US EditionNigeria: Kwara Govt Raises Alarm Over Mass Exodus of Doctors
- The Kwara State Government announced on Tuesday in Ilorin that only 89 medical doctors currently serve in its public hospitals across sixteen local government areas.
- The shortage results from a mass emigration of doctors, known locally as 'Japa syndrome,' and their refusal to work in rural areas despite government efforts.
- Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved a salary upgrade to match federal pay, which led to three doctors returning, though the state still needs 180 to 200 physicians to meet demand.
- Nigeria's doctor-to-patient ratio is about one doctor per 5,000 patients, far below the WHO recommended one per 600, worsening hospital understaffing and limiting adequate care.
- The government is developing a patient-tracking app and sponsoring medical students to address staffing gaps, aiming to improve healthcare delivery amid ongoing staffing challenges.
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Kwara govt raises alarm over mass exodus of doctors
Mr Malik said that only 89 medical doctors were currently serving in Kwara’s public hospitals, far below the required 200. The post Kwara govt raises alarm over mass exodus of doctors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian Government Applauds Kwara State’s UBEC Compliance
The Nigerian Government has commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his administration’s consistent compliance with guidelines governing the execution of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) projects. The recognition was delivered by the North Central Zonal Director for UBEC, Edward Abalaka, during a bid-opening ceremony in Ilorin for the 2024 first and second quarter FGN/UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects. At least 258 …
Workers Day: Lagos NMA Seeks Improved Remuneration To End ‘Japa’ Syndrome
ShareThe Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Babajide Saheed has warned that “Any policy of the government which doesn’t first resolve the issue of ‘Japa’ syndrome is a waste of time,” stressing that human resources are the backbone of healthcare delivery. To address this, the NMA has called for better remuneration, immediate implementation... The post Workers’ Day: Lagos NMA Seeks Improved Remuneration To End ‘Japa’ Syndrome…
The Economics Behind Nigeria's Midwife Exodus
The Economics Behind Nigeria's Midwife Exodus ckantis@cfr.org Wed, 04/30/2025 - 13:53 The Economics Behind Nigeria's Midwife Exodus Wed, 04/30/2025 - 14:00 80% About 80% of nurses and midwives in Nigeria say they would be willing to leave for better job opportunities
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