Borno State Hires 2,000 Health Workers to Boost Care

The Borno state government announced the employment of nearly 2,000 health workers in the past two years to address manpower shortages and enhance healthcare delivery. Saleh Kaza, the Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), made this statement during an interview with journalists in Maiduguri.

Kaza indicated that the recruitment of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals has significantly reduced staffing gaps in the state's healthcare system. Despite this progress, he acknowledged that more personnel are still needed to meet the demands of the growing population.

The agency's contributory healthcare scheme has increased the demand for healthcare services, particularly among state civil servants. Kaza also mentioned that the government is investing in training additional health professionals through medical and nursing institutions, including Kashim Ibrahim University, to ensure a sustainable solution to the manpower challenge.

He expressed optimism that graduates from these institutions would strengthen the workforce within the next two to three years.