KWASUTH gets approval to become training center for medical students
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) as a training institution for medical students of Kwara State University, Malete.
Disclosing the approval at the MBA Study Centre of Kwara State University, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat El Imam, described the development as a milestone, adding that the approval marks a significant moment in the healthcare and educational advancement of Kwara State.
She also revealed that both the teaching hospital and the University’s preclinical programme have received official accreditation, commending the MDCN team for their professionalism and integrity despite the challenges facing medical education in the country.
The commissioner also reaffirmed the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to strengthening the health sector, noting that efforts are ongoing to equip both the medical school and the teaching hospital with the necessary facilities and manpower to meet global standards.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, expressed satisfaction with the successful accreditation while applauding the MDCN team for their objectivity and diligence throughout the exercise.
He assured that all recommended improvements would be implemented promptly.
Similarly, the MDCN team lead, Dr. Nwakama, commended the Kwara State Government for its investment in impactful projects, particularly the upgrade of the general hospital to a teaching hospital.
Nwakama also acknowledged the strong collaboration between Kwara State University and KWASUTH, which, he said, “contributed to a smooth accreditation process,” indicating that the development would significantly enhance access to quality healthcare services in the state.
