Doctors urged to receive higher minimum monthly salary
The President of the Association of Resident Doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Dr John Omotoso, has criticized the low salaries of health workers in Nigeria. He insisted that no doctor should earn less than N1 million per month, highlighting the impact of poor pay on the exodus of medical professionals. Dr Omotoso also called for laws to prevent politicians from seeking medical care abroad and urged the government to declare a state of emergency in the health sector. He encouraged new medical graduates to embrace technology and give back to their community.
What we know
- Dr John Omotoso stated that the entry salary for a medical doctor is between N250,000 and N300,000, which he described as inadequate.
- He demanded that the government raise the minimum monthly salary for doctors to at least N1 million.
- Dr Omotoso believes that better pay and working conditions will encourage Nigerian doctors abroad to return.
- He called for policies to prevent politicians from traveling overseas for medical treatment.
- The immediate past ARD President, Dr Olusola Monehin, advised new graduates to prioritize compassion, integrity, and mentorship in their careers.
