Sodiq Ojuroungbe Stakeholders in the healthcare sector have urged the Federal Government to improve its domestic funding for research to address the health challenges in the country. The experts noted that research plays a critical role in improving human health, from developing new treatments and medications to understanding the causes of diseases. The medical practitioners who spoke in Lagos, on Tuesday, during a send forth ceremony for the outgoing Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Prof Babatunde Salako, stressed the need for increased funding for research in advancing human health.
The stakeholders, consisting of researchers and physicians, urged the government to increase funding for research, provide better infrastructure, and create an enabling environment for research to thrive. They, however, lamented that research in Nigeria was often hindered by inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and a lack of government support. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, in his remarks, emphasised the importance of research in advancing human health and development.
Abayomi noted that research was crucial for the development of any modern and civilised country. The commissioner highlighted the need for a conducive research environment, which includes funding, infrastructure, and trained personnel. He maintained that research needed to be funded to produce meaningful results.
He commended Salako for his eight years of selfless se.