Governor Lawal repositions health sector and improves services, says NMA

Dr Muhammad Murtata Salahu, chair of the Nigerian Medical Association’s Zamfara chapter, praised Governor Dauda Lawal’s efforts to strengthen the state’s health sector. Speaking at the 2026 Physicians’ Week and the association’s general meeting, he cited infrastructure revitalisation, better service delivery, stronger institutions and support for medical workers. The NMA pledged to work with the government and urged it to sustain investment in infrastructure, workforce development, recruitment and staff retention. Scientific sessions during the week covered polio in Zamfara, artificial intelligence in healthcare and diphtheria case management.