Doctors in Nigeria Demand Salary Benchmarks to Curb Migration
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is taking bold steps to address the mass migration of medical professionals, often referred to as the japa syndrome. During the third National Health Summit and National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, NMA President Prof. Bala Audu announced plans to establish a minimum benchmark
The Growing Exodus of Nigerian Healthcare Providers is a Crisis in the Making
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised alarming concerns about the escalating rate at which healthcare providers, especially doctors and nurses, are leaving Nigeria for better opportunities abroad. This trend, known locally as “japa,” is creating a significant strain on the country’s healthcare system. A Call for Change During a