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Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by SlayerofSatan: 4:13am On Sep 07, 2022
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has said unless drastic measures were deployed by governments to stem the tide of brain drain, the already bad national health indices may eventually spiral out of control thereby leaving Nigeria at the bottom rung among the comity of nations.

The association has also directed its Abia state chapter to serve the government of Abia state three weeks ultimatum adding that if at the end of the ultimatum, outstanding issues are not resolved, the NMA in the state should embark on an indefinite strike

While commending the efforts of government at all levels and healthcare workers for the spirited fight against Monkey Pox and other re-emerging diseases, the NMA urged the government to institute more rigorous and continuous surveillance systems and strict international health travel measures to check importation of infectious diseases.

In a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC), the NMA expressed disappointment over the failure of governments to address the “Push” factors propelling brain drain which it said had led to the mass exodus of doctors and other health worker for greener pastures.


“The NEC reiterated that unless drastic measures were deployed by governments to stem the tide of brain drain, the already bad National Health indices may eventually spiral out of control thereby leaving Nigeria at the bottom rung among the comity of nations,” it said.

The NMA urged the, “government to institute more rigorous and continuous surveillance systems, strict international health travel measures; improve international co-operation and data sharing, rebuild public health infrastructure to prevent and control vector-borne and zoonotic diseases; institute multidisciplinary collaboration using, “One Health” approach for prompt diagnosis and treatment; conduct primary as well as translational research in management of infectious diseases, conduct regular training and re-training of health personnel and strengthen evidence based timely informed decision-making in order to detect, treat, contain, and control infectious diseases.”

The association charged its Abia state branch to ensure that the rights and privileges of all doctors in Abia state, especially those working with Abia state government are not trampled upon by deploying all legitimate means at their disposal.

The NMA also urged the governments of Ekiti, Ondo and Imo States to hasten the process of clearing the unpaid salaries and wages of doctors and other health workers.

It further resolved to continue the engagement using every lawful means to ensure the payment of the newly approved Hazard Allowance within next two months.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/09/07/exodus-of-doctors-may-worsen-nigerias-poor-health-indices-says-nma

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Olubadej: 4:18am On Sep 07, 2022
Do we have one the first place

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by fulaniHERDSman(m): 4:28am On Sep 07, 2022
The fatal grip on the jugular of Nigeria by criminal old men who has milked it blind is terrifying!
They created and weaponized poverty, tribalism, religious bigotry etc to further strangulate the hapless nation.
Patriotism and Citizenship is non existent in Nigeria, as their Army of chained Slaves are ever ready to defend or even die for them to retain their CHAINs.
One can only try ones best to liberate them but glorify mostly only on one's personal achievement and blessings to remain happy.
To God be the Glory.

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Betanaija42moro: 4:37am On Sep 07, 2022
Seriously, the brain drain is on increase.

The government is not helping, unpaid salaries and allowances, poor working condition, lack of facilities and equipment to work with are all contributing factors here.

Let's be patient and hopeful, Obi is coming.
And things will definitely change for good.

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by orion7: 4:42am On Sep 07, 2022
Olubadej:
Do we have one the first place
don’t worry soon you will understand that countries hiring Nigerian doctors and nurses are not fools. They actually select the best and leave the country with rubbish


Do you know what it means for a registrar and a consultant to leave ? Years of experience who will replace them ? In Lagos a young nurse gave magnesium sulphate iv as bolus the pregnant patient died in the spot. Who’s to blame where is the experience, who are the experts to teach and guide young professionals. Forget book work. Practise is another ball game


This shit isn’t good really

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Jamiubond009(m): 4:42am On Sep 07, 2022
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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Nagando1: 5:06am On Sep 07, 2022
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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Nobody: 5:42am On Sep 07, 2022
The exodus is not particular to the medical field. Even tech folks are moving. Foreign countries will continue to employ because only few countries have the required skilled labour to care for their population. The problem is that travelling out is now a more attractive option whichever way you look at it. Increasing welfare/salaries alone won’t solve this problem, no matter how much you want to pay them in Naira, they’ll have the opportunity to earn a lot more in abroad. I am sure there are a lot of people that would have overlooked the pay and stayed back if the country was working. First thing first, we need to fix the country. Hopefully Pablo Escobar will not be president

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by TimmyTen(m): 5:43am On Sep 07, 2022
Cant blame them.. Imagine spending that long yrs of rigorous studies and ending up jobless or earning 100k in a clinic. Where are even the facilities to enhance their studies

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Doyou2019: 5:44am On Sep 07, 2022
There are more Nigerian doctors in Los Angeles than in the entire country of Nigeria.

The doctor to patient ratio as we speak na 1: 5000


No be today doctors dey japa from this rot. Abi who wan waste him life in a country that impoverishes you and consciously means to limit you in all aspects of life?

The real exodus never even start. Watch as more doctors flee the country next year, if APC retain power, or PDP manage to return. .

Even my family and I would be making that jump, should these twin devils rig their way back.

You can't defeat the inevitable!

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by SocialJustice: 5:45am On Sep 07, 2022
The average Nigerian can't afford healthcare.
Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by wethebest(m): 5:45am On Sep 07, 2022
Yet tinubu nd the disaster he brought upon the masses still want to rule again? Like what are these evil men gonna campaign with? Good numbers of doctors have left Nigeria already.

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by opalu: 5:49am On Sep 07, 2022
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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by izuch(m): 5:50am On Sep 07, 2022
The problem is fundamental, why is Nigeria failing by the day? Despite the good intentions of our leaders past and present the country doesn't want to function. Is it a problem of the citizenry? There is no functional state, no functional LGA in the whole country, I think the problem of Nigeria is Nigerians. Tribilism, nepotism, religious bigotry, greed, etc has ruined this country. It's citizenry needs reorientation, stringent laws to instantly punish offenders not only politicians cause we are all guilty.

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by seunmind44: 5:53am On Sep 07, 2022
Las Las na pastors, imams and babalawo go dey take care of people

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Mindlog: 5:53am On Sep 07, 2022
Because even Buhari do not believe in the health system of the country, he is president.

Exodus of health workers (even though I am one and have left), does not bode well for any country. I met a Nigerian Consultant gynaecologist who was trained in Nigeria and relocated to the UK last year though earning better now and better working environment. She said though she feel the pain of no longer being available to offer her expertise to Nigerian women back home but she can't "waste" her life in Nigeria.

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by ivandragon: 5:54am On Sep 07, 2022
Hmm...
Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Akinsete19(m): 5:55am On Sep 07, 2022
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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by eobianke(m): 6:07am On Sep 07, 2022
The best brains are leaving this country. Before now our first class graduates are motivated to work in their institutions, but now everybody don Japa Medical centers are devoid of experience guys even IT took. it's like they just run as soon as they gather enough experience here.

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Nobody: 6:15am On Sep 07, 2022
APC has really failed this country!!
Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by mytime24(f): 6:21am On Sep 07, 2022
d worst govt so far

Only wetin conern cows and flights dem dey take serious

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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 6:21am On Sep 07, 2022
How Dem no go japa? When drug pushers have taker over the environment including govt apparatuses.
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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by free2ryhme: 6:23am On Sep 07, 2022
SlayerofSatan:


https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/09/07/exodus-of-doctors-may-worsen-nigerias-poor-health-indices-says-nma


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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by Nobody: 6:35am On Sep 07, 2022
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Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by PeterObi4LP: 6:37am On Sep 07, 2022
SlayerofSatan:


https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/09/07/exodus-of-doctors-may-worsen-nigerias-poor-health-indices-says-nma


Abia State is a USELESS STATE. Okezie Ikpeazu is a COMPOUND FOO.L

I really pity Abians for having looters as governor. Another chance is here again for them to elect wisely from other political party and not PDP again.
Re: Exodus Of Doctors May Worsen Nigeria’s Poor Health Indices, Says NMA by sonature1: 6:46am On Sep 07, 2022
Anyone who wants to leave should leave.

Thank God we still have prayer houses and alternative medicine (Baba Ijebu). Those two provide alternative health care services.

Besides, when doctors leave, they increase our foreign remittances for strengthening our naira.

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