This announcement has come after numerous reports of health workers denying medical services to those who are unable to pay in Naira, which is the primary currency used in Nigeria.
The FCTA has stated that this practice is unacceptable and a breach of the medical ethics that health workers should follow.
Any health worker found to be denying treatment to those in need will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or termination from their position.
The FCTA has cited the scarcity of the Naira as a major factor in this trend. Due to the economic crisis in Nigeria, the Naira has been increasingly difficult to acquire, with some experts stating that its value has plummeted over the past couple of years.
This has caused a great deal of financial difficulty for Nigerians and has made it difficult to pay for essential goods and services, such as medical care.
In order to address this issue, the FCTA is working to ensure that health workers have access to alternative forms of payment, such as e-transfers, credit cards, and digital wallets.
This will allow those in need to pay for medical care without the need for physical Naira.
The FCTA is also urging medical staffing agencies to ensure that their employees are aware of these new payment methods.
The FCTA's announcement is an important step in ensuring that all Nigerians have access to medical care, regardless of their financial situation.
This will ensure that no one is left behind because they are unable to pay in Naira. It is hoped that this announcement will serve as a reminder to health workers that they must uphold their ethical responsibilities in providing medical care to all those in need.