Prof. Chukwu however noted that there are areas where the government would continue to provide services in the hospitals but hopes that the private sector would key into it. 'Now more than ever, the federal government's policies are encouraging private sector investment.
He stated this yesterday when a delegation of the General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria and the Guild of Medical Directors visited him in Abuja.
The minister used the occasion to appreciate all medical personnel working in the private sector saying, 'We want to appreciate you for insuring the health of Nigerians ever since the doctors in public hospitals have being on strike."
He said that hopefully, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) will call-off their strike soon.
'We mourn all Nigerians who have lost their lives to Ebola Virus Disease and indeed, one of your own, Dr Stella Adadevoh. Her bravery and courage will not go unnoticed. Very soon, I can assure you, the appropriate thing will be done to immortalise her memory," the minister said.
Responding, the national president of Association of General and Private Practitioners, Dr Frank Odafen said, "The only problem we have had is that government policies have not really embraced private practitioners."
Odafen said the government has not equipped them in the current fight against Ebola Virus Disease in terms of 'armoury of war'.
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