The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the inclusion of a Special Intervention in Medical Simulation and Innovation as part of its 2025 Intervention program. This initiative aims to enhance access to medical care in Nigeria through the adoption of advanced digital platforms.
The Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, disclosed this during the inauguration of the Ad-hoc Committee on Medical Simulation and Innovation Special Intervention in Abuja on Tuesday.
Masari explained that the decision to constitute the committee was driven by the need to provide strategic guidance and investments in innovative medical solutions that address critical gaps in Nigeria’s health system.
“This initiative will support the government’s efforts to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system by addressing patient safety, reducing preventable medical errors, and improving clinical proficiency among medical graduates,” Masari stated.
TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, commended the Board of Trustees for their foresight. He noted that the integration of simulation technology would also assist regulatory bodies like the Medical and Dental Council to increase student intake quotas in medical institutions, addressing the demand for more healthcare professionals.
Responding on behalf of the Ad-hoc Committee, its Chairman, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, expressed gratitude for the appointment and assured the board of their commitment to delivering on their mandate.
The committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive gap analysis on healthcare innovation in Nigeria over the next eight weeks, focusing on areas such as telemedicine, virtual patient care, and remote patient monitoring.
Their findings will form the basis for implementing the 2025 Special Intervention Program.
