Why are so many medical professionals leaving Nigeria? | DW News Africa

Why are so many medical professionals leaving Nigeria? | DW News Africa

Nigeria’s doctors are heading abroad in huge numbers. In 2021, the World Health Organization reported Nigeria had just 4 doctors for every 10,000 people – an already dire situation. But since then, things have worsened rapidly. The Nigerian Medical Association says there’s now only 1 doctor per 10,000 people. And that’s left hospitals…

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