Governor Mutfwang Received an Award of Excellence at the OGM/Scientific Conference, and Pledges Government Support and Collaboration with JUTH and Resident Doctors.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State was ably represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Shurkuk Cletus Bako, at the Association of Resident Doctors OGM and Scientific Conference. Dr. Shurkuk, accompanied by the Executive Secretary of Drugs Management Commodities Agency, Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, attended the event held at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).
SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION WITH JUTH AND RESIDENT DOCTORS
In his address, Dr. Bako, speaking on behalf of His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, pledged the government’s support to improve the health sector and collaborate with JUTH for the growth of a healthy Plateau. He emphasized the need for deeper collaboration with the Association to revamp the state health sector for the benefit of the Plateau people.
Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot reiterated the importance of the central medical store, which is now ready for commissioning. He stated that this is key to managing pharmaceutical products, combating the menace of fake drugs, and ensuring a good working environment for all doctors through the provision of quality drugs.
An Award of Excellence was presented to the Governor of Plateau State by the Association, which Dr. Shurkuk received on behalf of the Governor. He thanked the ARD for this honour and urged them to be good ambassadors of the state.