The Year 2025 State Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced with a strong call for ethical and technology-driven healthcare reforms.
Eko Hot News reports that the two-day training is holding at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference and Exhibition Centre, Alausa-Ikeja.
The programme, themed “Improving Quality Healthcare Service Delivery,” brought together participants from health Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Declaring the event open, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Dayo Lajide, described the theme as urgent and aspirational.
She stressed that quality healthcare in Lagos must be deliberate, measurable and patient-centred.
According to her, professionalism and workplace ethics are moral obligations, not mere regulatory requirements.
Lajide noted that public trust remains the foundation of a functional health system.
She highlighted pharmacovigilance and proper management of Individual Case Safety Reports as safeguards against preventable harm.
The Permanent Secretary also emphasised that patient safety must become a culture within the system.
She drew attention to burnout, stress and fatigue among healthcare workers.
Lajide said quality care begins with a healthy caregiver.
She further underscored the importance of proper documentation and medico-legal compliance in today’s digital era.
Director of Medical Administration, Training and Programmes, Dr. Mazedat Erinosho, explained that the CME was rescheduled due to earlier approval delays.
She noted that the last State CME was held in 2023 and reaffirmed its annual status.
Erinosho said the topics were selected in collaboration with the Health Service Commission and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.
Facilitator and Director of Special Projects and Mental Health, Dr. Tolu Ajomale, focused on stress and burnout as productivity threats.
He warned that unmanaged stress could negatively affect health outcomes.
Retired Director of Administration, Mr. Kehinde Yusuf, described the CME as an opportunity to learn and relearn ethical standards.
Participants commended the sessions for addressing professionalism, confidentiality and mental health awareness.
Pharm. Margaret Adedapo emphasised the need for integrity and proper documentation to build patient trust.
Other sessions addressed digital healthcare transformation and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
Stakeholders expressed optimism that the CME would catalyse measurable reforms in patient safety and workforce resilience.
