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Prof Oladapo Ladipo attributes collapse of Nigeria's health sector to brain drain
Retired professor Prof Oladapo Ladipo stated that the exodus of skilled professionals caused the decline of Nigeria's formerly world-class healthcare system.
Prof Oladapo Ladipo, a retired specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, reflected on his long medical career. He identified brain drain as the primary factor behind the deterioration of the nation's health sector. His observations highlight the impact of losing skilled professionals on local medical infrastructure.
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