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Rep Wale Calls For Increased Funding for Medical Research To Prevent Future Health Challenges
Nigerian House of representatives has mandated it Committees on Healthcare Services and Health Institutions to investigate the state of Medical Research institutes in the country in order to Combat Future Unforeseen Novel Medical Challenges.
This resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Hon.Wale Hammed representing Agree federal constituency of Lagos State during Thursday plenary at the national Assembly complex, Abuja.
Hon Wale Hammed noted that due to the global increase in viral outbreaks like Lassa fever, Ebola and coronavirus, it is
crucial to increase financial support for medical research to combat health challenges.
He hinted that the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Nigeria conducts research on public
health diseases, develops dissemination structures, and collaborates with national and international
institutions;
According to Lagos State federal lawmaker ” there exist other research institutes in the country with similar objectives of collecting,analyzing and providing scientific data and information for the development of scientific products for sustainable development and benefit for the country.
“That these institutions are not operating optimally, as they are currently underfunded, inadequately equipped with modern technology and lack requisite library resources to effectively
perform their duties.
“That Nigeria Medical Research Institutes have potential to contribute to the nation’s medical advancement given the required attention and funding.”
The House has unanimously resolved to mandate the Committees on Healthcare Services and Health Institutions to investigate the state of Medical Research institutes in the country, and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
