NMA, NARD urge FG to address brain drain and improve healthcare workers' welfare.

Doctors in Nigeria are calling on the government to address a brain drain crisis by improving healthcare workers' welfare and achieving universal health coverage. The Nigerian Medical Association and Resident Doctors Association made the plea in a joint statement.

Doctors from the Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors are urging the Federal Government to address a growing concern known as brain drain, where talented medical professionals are leaving the country in search of better opportunities. The associations are calling for improved welfare for healthcare workers to stem the tide of this exodus, which they say is threatening Nigeria's healthcare sector. To achieve this, the groups are advocating for the government to prioritize universal health coverage and other measures to make Nigeria an attractive destination for medical professionals. By addressing these issues, the associations hope to retain their expertise and talent in the country.