The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to urgently introduce comprehensive health insurance coverage for all medical and dental practitioners across the country.
This appeal comes amid growing concerns over unresolved welfare issues affecting healthcare professionals.
MDCAN, in a statement jointly signed by its President, Prof. Mohammad Aminu, and Secretary, Prof. Daiyabu Alhaji, also urged the government to address demands raised by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), warning of possible disruptions in health services.
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The group backed the NMA’s 21-day ultimatum for the withdrawal of a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, which it described as a breach of previous agreements.
MDCAN further demanded the payment of outstanding allowances, implementation of specialist and excess workload allowances, and the reversal of non-medical professionals’ appointments as consultants in hospitals.
The association also called for improved welfare packages, immediate release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, and the constitution of boards for federal hospitals to improve governance and service delivery.