Frontline health workers continuous migration, especially doctors and nurses, isleaving hospitals understaffed and patients struggling to access quality medical care nationwide. This development is exposing Nigeria’s healthcare system to increasing pressure. Popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome”, the migration of healthcare professionals to countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Saudi Arabia has raised concern among experts, government officials and citizens. Some medical practitioners, who reacted to the situation on Monday in Abuja, said poor salaries, inadequate working conditions, insecurity and limited career opportunities remain major…
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