Former Minister of Information, Retired General Ike Nwachukwu has called on the federal government to address the chronic neglect of physiotherapy and nuclear medicine services in Nigeria.General Nwachukwu who is represented by Chief Chioma Abara said; “The ARN annual conference has grown over the years to become an epicenter of intellectual and professional hub where the growth of physiotherapy profession is shared and remodeled.
“The provision of physiotherapy and nuclear medicine services in Nigeria is sub-optimal. Not more than ten centers offer the services here in Nigeria, out of which 2 are privately owned. Nuclear medicine practice is worst, with less than 5 centers in Nigeria.
Also, Severe dearth of manpower exists.
In the midst of this scenario, the evidence of cancer is on the rise with high morbidity.
“The conference, therefore, provides a viable forum to chart way forward to the development and nurture of the special aspect of physiotherapy practice in Nigeria.
General Nwachukwu also challenged the practitioner saying; “As radiographers, you are therefore called upon to formulate implementable programs for government adoption in this all-important field. Federal and state governments are consequently called upon to address the chronic neglect of physiotherapy and nuclear medicine services in Nigeria.”
According to him, this will save many lives, reduce medical tourism abroad.
Source: Vanguard
