Nigeria will continue to lose its best medical professionals to other countries if the government does not revive its health institutions
Nigeria will continue to lose its best medical professionals to other countries if the government does not revive itsA Nigerian physiotherapist in diaspora, Abiodun Akinwuntan, at the 2nd International Conference of Medical Rehabilitation Professionals in Abuja on Thursday, said many ‘rehabilitation professionals’ trained in Nigeria have left the shores for greener pastures.
Mr Akinwuntan is a professor of physical therapy, ophthalmology and neurology but had his first degree in Nigeria.Mr Akinwuntan said for the country to effectively compete with other countries in terms of healthcare delivery, it must be ready to invest in the training of medical health rehabilitation workers.
“Brain drain has affected more rehabilitation therapists in the country and no one is talking about it. The doctors, nurses and dentist are good in preventive and curative treatment, but what happens to the rehabilitation of the patients after treatment? Mr Akinwuntan explained that “there are lots of specialisations in the profession which are yet to be taught or available to patients in the Nigerian health space”.Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Abdulaziz Abdullahi, in his welcome address said the ministry is concerned about the increasing number of health professionals leaving the country.
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