Lalong tasks doctors to be involved in politics

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has tasked medical doctors to be more involved in politics aimed at positioning themselves to better formulate policies that will address health challenges.

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Lalong stated this yesterday in Jos during the 2018 Annual General meeting of the Nigeria Medical Association Plateau State Chapter with the theme: effective advocacy for better health care delivery in Nigeria.

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Lalong who was represented by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Kuden Kamshak, said the involvement of health practitioners in politics will further boost the efficiency of government in prioritising the health sector.

“Doctors should get involved in politics so as to better address the challenges in the health sector”.

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