The federal government has introduced the Nigerian Health Professionals in Diaspora Plus Engagement Programme, aimed at addressing the brain drain in the healthcare sector by repatriating the expertise of Nigerian health professionals abroad. During the Diaspora Stakeholders’ Forum in Abuja,…
507 Lagos doctors arrive UK in 2 years – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State chapter, has revealed that 507 medical doctors practicing in the state have migrated to the United Kingdom in less than 24 months due to better conditions of service. The association’s Chairman, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu,…
Sanwo-Olu urges doctors to participate in politics
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday identified adequate remuneration packages for doctors and other health sector professionals as necessary incentives to tackle brain drain in medical profession which is a major issue plaguing the country. Provision…