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SERAP’s virtual interaction with the President of @nmanigeria, Prof. Innocent Achanya Ujah, on: "Beyond COVID-19: Improving Nigeria's health system and treatment of health professionals" is underway. You can join the livestream on our Facebook page: facebook.com/SERAPNG

The federal and state governments should strategize to focus on capacity development in addition to providing Infrastructure and improving equipment in the hospitals - Professor Innocent Achanya Ujah, @nmanigeria president
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There must be incentives for Nigerian medical practitioners. Personally, I do not think the Govt is doing enough as regards funding of the health sector. Doctors & nurses have never been enough! - Professor Innocent Achanya Ujah, @nmanigeria president

Political statements aren't what we need at this time.
We're appealing to Govt at all levels to provide training for health care workers. It's unfortunate that health workers have to embark on strike actions before their agitations get any listening -Prof. Innocent Ujah

The way Nigeria's healthcare system is run is "very abnormal" - @fisayosoyombo

Doctors' health is paramount. For them to diligently carry out their duties, they need to be alive and well even in the face of a pandemic. - Professor Innocent Achanya Ujah

Political statements/actions should be put aside for us to successfully tackle Covid-19. - @nmanigeria president, Professor Innocent Achanya Ujah

Research should be enhanced and encouraged to better prepare against future epidemics/pandemics.

Committees should be put together to study and document our experiences in handling health emergencies. - @nmanigeria president, Professor Innocent Ujah

We need the civil society to come together with one voice and make demands of government to better handle health emergencies - Prof. Innocent Ujah, @nmanigeria president.