An electrical Engineer Dr. Onyema Edward, has called for a major reform in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
The call was the focus of his policy paper presented at the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) NIGERCON International Conference, held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos.
The paper titled “Policy Framework for Integrating Clinical Engineering Directorates (CED) in the Nigerian Healthcare System: Lessons from the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom,” was presented to an audience of engineers, academics, researchers and policymakers.
The paper was Co-authored by Dr. Ihekerenma Ejimofor and Mr. Collins Okonkwo, who also made insightful contributions to the presentation.
Edward disclosed a plan to leverage the next National Assembly to push for the drafting and passage of a bill on the policy.
He said, “This presentation goes beyond academic discourse. We intend to leverage the 11th National Assembly to collaborate with legislators for the drafting
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