Medical Brain Drain: Nigerian Government Urged to Implement Favourable Policies | NC Now

Amid the increasing trend of medical professionals leaving Nigeria for better opportunities abroad, stakeholders in the healthcare sector are urging the Nigerian government to implement policies that would address the root causes of the medical brain drain.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has expressed concern over the worsening shortage of medical professionals in the country. The association's president, Dr. Dele Abdullahi, emphasized the need for urgent government intervention to prevent further deterioration of the healthcare system.

The shortage of doctors, particularly in critical areas such as behavioural science and psychiatry, has led to the closure of wards in renowned hospitals like the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH). Dr. Abdullahi proposed a one-for-one replacement policy to address the acute shortage, citing that 900 doctors left the country between January and July 2023.

The call for favorable policies extends beyond addressing working conditions to include competitive remuneration, improved infrastructure, and increased investment in the healthcare sector.

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