The Niger State government has integrated 396 health workers formerly engaged under the UNICEF/GAVI supported programme into the state Ministry of Health.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Bagana who made this known during the presentation of employment letters to the health workers said they have been absorbed into the state civil,
The commissioner added that the action is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and address manpower shortage across communities in the state.
Bagana noted that the official unveiling and distribution of appointment letters underscored the government’s commitment to sustaining quality healthcare services at the grassroots level.
Bagana who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Dr. Abdullahi Imam noted that healthcare services take place largely within communities and the facilities serving them.
He disclosed that development partners including UNICEF and GAVI had earlier identified critical shortages in human resources across the state’s healthcare facilities and initiated discussions with the state
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