The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate has raised concerns over the uneven distribution of healthcare professionals in Nigeria, revealing that nearly 40% of registered physicians are based in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have criticised the recent directive by the Federal Government banning the issuance of leave of absence to health professionals seeking opportunities abroad.
The President of the National Association of Residents Doctors in Nasarawa State, Dr. Yakubu Adeleke, revealed that medical doctors across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state are resigning due to the non-implementation of promotions for eight years and the inadequate welfare package provided by the state government.
The National Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (NAPHPN) has raised alarm over the soaring costs of drugs in the country, warning that it could exacerbate the healthcare challenges facing Nigerians.
Nigerian doctors said the proposed bill is counterproductive and does not address lingering issues in Nigeria’s health care system.
Nigerian doctors leaving the country has led to a brain drain in the healthcare industry as they are unemployed here despite the brain drain.
Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, Dr. Ola Brown (@NaijaFlyingDr), had a Tweet Chat with Nairametrics on Wednesday during which time she discussed the challenges facing the healthcare industry.
