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Doctors urge action on pay, security to stop medical brain drain
Nigeria’s government doctors are calling for urgent reforms to address worsening brain drain in the health sector. The doctors demand better security, improved pay, and comprehensive insurance to keep medical professionals from leaving. Bola Tinubu has been urged to intensify efforts against insecurity.
"A healthy nation is a wealthy nation."
Highlights
- The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners called for immediate salary increases and retention allowances on June 9, 2024.
- The group wants the government to resolve the Collective Bargaining Agreement to restore trust in the sector.
- Dr Anas Idris stressed that security is essential for a thriving healthcare system and urged Bola Tinubu to do more.
- Doctors also demand comprehensive insurance to protect against workplace hazards and violence.
- Persistent issues like underfunding and poor infrastructure continue to drive Nigerian doctors abroad.
