The Zamfara State Hospital Services Management Board (HSMB) has organised a three-day induction programme for 632 newly recruited nurses and midwives as part of efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve service delivery
The programme was designed to familiarise the new health workers with the policies, regulations, professional ethics and operational procedures guiding healthcare delivery in public hospitals
Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Mustapha Abdulkadir Marafa, commended Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to revitalising the health sector, particularly through the recruitment of additional personnel to address manpower shortages in public health facilities
Marafa described the recruitment of 632 nurses and midwives as a significant step towards strengthening the existing workforce and improving the quality of healthcare services across the state
He said the recruitment would help ensure that patients received timely and professional medical attention
The executive secretary urged the newly recruited health workers to demonstrate dedication, discipline, compassion and professionalism in the discharge of their duties
He also advised them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the induction programme to their daily responsibilities
The three-day programme featured sessions on professional conduct, hospital administration, patient care, infection prevention and control, teamwork and other essential aspects of effective healthcare delivery