Minister Salako Advocates for Tech and Preventive Care in Healthcare

Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, called on Nigerian doctors to embrace technological innovations and preventive healthcare to enhance healthcare delivery in the country. He made this statement while being represented by Dr Sunday Amosu, the Acting Provost and Medical Director of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, at the opening of the 2026 Physicians’ Week organized by the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association.

Salako stressed the need for medical practitioners to prioritize their health, adopt healthy lifestyles, and focus on mental wellbeing. He highlighted that continuous professional development and adaptation to emerging medical developments are crucial.

Salako pointed out that preventive healthcare is vital in addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases linked to lifestyle choices. He encouraged doctors to lead by example through regular health examinations and informed dietary decisions.