ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT APPROVES YEARLY MEDICAL RESIDENCY TRAINING FUND FOR UNIMEDTH RESIDENT DOCTORS
The Ondo State Government has approved the yearly payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to all regular and supranumerary resident doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH).
This approval, granted by the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is part of deliberate efforts to strengthen the residency training programme and boost the morale of resident doctors in the state-owned teaching hospital. The MRTF will be paid annually to eligible resident doctors.
The Chief Medical Director of UNIMEDTH, Dr. Michael Gbala, has expressed profound appreciation to the Governor for this thoughtful and impactful gesture, noting that it will significantly enhance the quality, stability, and attractiveness of the residency training programme at the institution.
Dr. Gbala also commended the Governor for his continued commitment to upgrading the Teaching Hospital with state-of-the-art medical equipment, including: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, 3D Mammography, Digital X-ray systems, 4D ultrasound Scans, Endoscopy suites, New Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipment, Full In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) facilities, Neonatal Intensive Care units Equipment among others. According to the Chief Medical Director, these strategic investments are aimed at transforming UNIMEDTH into a top notch modern, well-equipped tertiary healthcare facility capable of delivering world-class training and patient care. The plan to build new Clinical Quarters is also a moral booster to promote welfare and provision of excellent clinical services.
Dr. Gbala further expressed appreciation to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti; the Head of service, Mr Bayo Phillips, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Professor Michael Odimayo, for their unwavering support, guidance, and constructive engagement with the management of the Teaching Hospital. He emphasized that the continuous support of the Ondo State Government remains highly encouraging and motivational to both management and staff, and reaffirmed UNIMEDTH’s commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, training, and research.
Signed:
Oluwatope Akinjide
PRO
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