The West African College of Physicians (WACP) has committed to enhancing healthcare delivery and specialist medical training throughout West Africa, intending to broaden its outreach to all 15 nations in the sub-region.
The College’s President, Dr. Mamadou Mourtala Ka, made this announcement during the institution’s 50th anniversary celebration, which included a free medical outreach for residents of the Waru community in Abuja.
Ka mentioned that the anniversary, themed “WACP@50: Celebrating a Legacy and Envisioning the Future,” served as a moment to reflect on the college’s accomplishments and set objectives for the next half-century.
Established in 1976 by five English-speaking West African nations, the college has since advanced to 13 national chapters and six faculties that encompass various medical specialties.
The WACP president revealed that as of April 2026, the institution has produced 4,654 fellows and 4,030 members, with additional members anticipated to be inducted during its 50th Annual General and
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