Ondo Loses Over 400 Doctors in Five Years – NMA
ONDO, Nigeria – Ondo State has lost more than 400 doctors from its medical workforce over five years, leaving about 500 doctors in public…
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Doctor Shortage
Kaduna Has Only 1,600 Licensed Doctors as NMA Cites Insecurity, Poor Pay
KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State has about 1,600 licensed doctors, down from approximately 2,000 previously, as insecurity, poor remuneration and professional burnout continue to…
NUC Approves Jigawa Medical University to Tackle Doctor Shortage
ABUJA – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences, a move aimed at expanding…
Ondo Doctors Threaten Strike Over Collapsing Health System
ONDO, Nigeria – Medical doctors in Ondo State warn that the state’s healthcare system is nearing collapse as worsening manpower shortages, poor welfare conditions…
Nigeria Plans Military Medical College to Fix Doctor Shortage
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government unveils plans to establish an Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences to address Nigeria’s severe shortage…
Lagos Unveils Medical University to Curb Doctor Shortage, ‘Japa’ Exodus
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is establishing the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lagos (UMHLagos), to address a crippling doctor shortage…