Japa Syndrome: Gov Nwifuru Approves Relief Allowance Of N150,000 For Medical Doctors
In his bid to end Japa syndrome and ensure excellent Healthcare Initiative in Ebonyi State, Gov Nwifuru yesterday approved a relief allowance of one hundred and fifty thousand naira (N150,000.00) to be added to the salaries of the medical doctors working in general hospitals across the State.
Gov Nwifuru made the disclosure when members of the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Foundation (A non-governmental organization (NGO)
paid him a courtesy visit in his office at New Government House Abakaliki.
Governor Nwifuru noted that the gesture is to advance his practical approach to delivering quality healthcare services to Ebonyi people adding that it will assist the doctors in fueling their new cars and to offset other sundry expenses.
He assured that the State Government will continue to partner with AMURT that is currently working in some of the rural communities of the State.
“AMURT’s flashlight is focused on primary healthcare delivery with major emphasis on maternal and child health.
The State Governor maintained that he has integrated AMURT staff into the State Civil Service, to boost their morale adding that should AMURT ceases operation in the State, the health workers integrated into the State Civil Service will continue serving the rural areas, using the AMURT facilities that will be left there as health centers.
