NGF worried over alarming rate of brain drain

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Mr Ehanire says 3,000 medical doctors graduate annually in the country and about 1,000 of them leave the country every year.

The Nigeria Governors Forum , is worried about the high rate at which medical doctors migrate from Nigeria to countries like the United Kingdom annually due to brain drain.

This was contained in a statement sent to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Bello. The Governors, Mr Tambuwal said, are desirous of building a resilient healthcare platform committed to routine immunisation and total eradication of polio, in collaboration with global and local partners, their efforts will come to nought if the alarming trend continues unchecked.COVID-19 pandemic

He also assured the minister of transparency and accountability in the management of the fund by states and that disbursement by the Forum will be based on the performance of the recipient states.On his part, Mr Ehanire said the government is also worried about the issue of brain drain. He said 3,000 medical doctors graduate annually in the country and about 1,000 of them leave the country every year.

 

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