By: Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji
Medical experts have called for increased support for specialist training in emergency medicine, warning that inadequate manpower remains a major challenge affecting healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
The appeal was made during activities marking the 2026 World Emergency Medicine Day at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi.
The specialists expressed concern over the shortage of trained personnel in emergency medicine, noting that the development of the specialty is critical to improving the management of medical emergencies and saving lives.
They stressed the need for government, institutions and relevant stakeholders to invest more resources in specialist training programmes to bridge existing manpower gaps and strengthen emergency care services across the country.
The experts also highlighted the importance of creating greater awareness about emergency medicine and its role within the healthcare system, explaining that timely and specialised intervention often determines patient outcomes during critical situations.
Speaking during the event, they underscored the need for sustained support towards training and capacity building, which they described as essential for improving service delivery and enhancing the quality of emergency healthcare.
The stakeholders further advocated improved collaboration among healthcare professionals, policymakers and development partners to ensure the growth of emergency medicine as a recognised specialty capable of addressing emerging healthcare challenges.
The event formed part of activities to commemorate World Emergency Medicine Day and provided an opportunity for experts to reflect on the progress, challenges and future needs of emergency healthcare services in Nigeria.
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