The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare development by promptly disbursing the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to 37 resident doctors within the state civil service.

Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, the State Commissioner for Health, stated that this marks the third consecutive year the government has fulfilled its obligation to support resident doctors through the MRTF-a critical initiative that alleviates the financial strain of their intensive training.

The commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his sustained backing of the health sector and reiterated the administration's dedication to strengthening healthcare human capital development.

According to her, the timely disbursement was to ensure that the young medical professionals are fully focused on their clinical education and provision of quality healthcare services to the people of Kwara State.

"The MRTF is not just a financial intervention-it is a statement of this administration's priorities and values. Our resident doctors are the future of our healthcare system, and this support ensures that their journey to becoming specialists is not hindered by financial constraints," Dr. El-Imam stated.

She maintained that the State Government remains committed to fostering an enabling environment for healthcare professionals to thrive, and to ensure delivery of quality, accessible, and sustainable health services across the State.