Meet Prof. Mohammad Mabrouk AbdulAziz Champions Advancement of Clinical Physiology in Nigeria

Prof. Mohammad Mabrouk AbdulAziz, Professor of Human Physiology at Bayero University Kano, is emerging as a leading voice in the advancement of Clinical Physiology in Nigeria.

Prof. AbdulAziz, who also serves as Registrar of the West African College of Clinical Physiology Sciences, WACCPS, and as a key delegate representing the proposed Nigerian Physiological Council, NPC, Bill, was recently featured in an official interview with the Media and Corporate Communications Unit of the National Hospital Abuja.

In the interview, he spoke on the importance of advancing and giving formal recognition to Clinical Physiology within Nigeria’s healthcare system.

Through his academic contributions, professional leadership and advocacy for the regulation and development of Clinical Physiology practice, Prof. AbdulAziz continues to shape conversations around the future of the profession in Nigeria and across West Africa.

He emphasized the need for structured training, professional standards, and legal backing to strengthen the role of Clinical Physiologists in diagnosis, patient care, and research.

Stakeholders say his involvement in both academia and professional bodies positions him at the forefront of efforts to integrate Clinical Physiology more fully into the nation’s health sector.