Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has decried brain drain in Nigeria’s health sector, post-COVID-19.
According to him, the brain drain among healthcare professional is affecting the delivery of healthcare services in Nigeria.”Post-COVID-19, the world has changed particularly in healthcare system. “The pressure COVID-19 has put on our healthcare system is unimaginable, the amount of brain drain in our healthcare system is frightening.“Healthcare is all about the people and we are blessed as a state as we have many health professionals and we are happy for the partnership,” he said.
Obaseki urged the medical practitioners not to listen to political detractors during their one week of free medical services in Edo. Earlier, the President of ANPA, Dr Christopher Okunseri, said it would go on advocacy mission to the National Assembly for an increase in Healthcare budget for Nigeria.