FG establishes Armed Forces College of Medicine to address military healthcare shortages
Federal Government launches Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS) under Nigerian Defence Academy framework to tackle 340,000 doctor deficit in military healthcare. Resolution follows strategic meeting involving Education, Defence, and Health Ministers. Initiative aligns with President Tinubu's STEMM education reform program. Current military medical personnel: 189 serving despite population exceeding 240 million. College aims to boost capacity and address personnel shortages across Armed Forces.