Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria, CPAN, has advised professionals working in the health sector to jettison all forms of rivalries among themselves.
CPAN noted that this is necessary in order to strengthen the Nigeria’s health sector.
The association made the call in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Dr. Maureen Nwafor, and National Secretary, Dr. AbdulMuminu Isah.
The association decried all forms of professional rivalries among health workers in the country, noting that the sector is faced with a lot of challenges that required urgent attention.
The statement said, “Consultant pharmacists and consultant nurses are well established in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, where they contribute significantly to patient outcomes, governance, and cost savings.
“Nigeria is not inventing anything new. We are simply aligning with global best practice. Opposition to consultant cadres is rooted in outdated thinking, not evidence.
“These reforms are necessary for a stronger, safer, and globally competitive health system. Collaboration, not territorial rivalry, is what will move Nigeria forward. CPAN therefore calls on all stakeholders to rise above professional rivalry and embrace reforms that strengthen patient safety and healthcare efficiency.”