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Minister Pate, don’t burn bridges after crossing them, By Osmund AgboResilient Maiduguri: Another flooding, and the Hope Assured College, By Jibrin IbrahimSPECIAL REPORT: Antimicrobial resistance crisis heightens in Nigeria, other countriesINVESTIGATION: Beyond the Facade: Unveiling the Violence in Nigeria’s ‘Peaceful’ Presidential ElectionsMinister Pate, don’t burn bridges after crossing them, By Osmund AgboResilient Maiduguri: Another flooding, and the Hope Assured College, By Jibrin...
Despite assurances that the top ten graduates would be granted automatic placements, merit swiftly became a casualty of nepotism. As it turned out, family connections and external influences proved far more valuable than academic excellence. That was my first encounter with the harsh reality of a system where meritocracy is often sacrificed on the altar of favouritism.
In 2021, Nigeria had only 3.95 doctors per 10,000 people, far below the World Health Organization’s recommended doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:400–600. It has since gotten worse to the point where this grave concern prompted the WHO to place Nigeria on its “red list” of countries facing a critical healthcare workforce crisis.A study published in PubMed, a free database of biomedical and life sciences literature, maintained by the U.S.
How do we tackle these pressing issues? The solution is not elusive; it simply requires genuine commitment — far beyond mere appearances — to address the root causes. A comprehensive strategy is essential, involving both the expansion of medical education and the mitigation of factors driving emigration.
The recent announcement of a National Policy on Health Workforce Migration by the Federal Government aims to address this issue. It proposes comprehensive measures to strengthen the health sector workforce, curb the emigration of healthcare professionals, and encourage those abroad to return. While the policy appears promising in theory, the real challenge lies in bridging the gap between policy intentions and practical implementation.
The irony is that those enforcing these punitive measures, including the current Minister of Health, owe their positions to the very opportunities they now deny others.
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