The International College of Surgeons, Nigerian Section, has raised the alarm over the massive exodus of Nigerian doctors to the UK for greener pastures. Peoples Gazette reports.Information Guide Nigeria
It estimated the number of Nigerian doctors who left the country for the UK in the last six years to be around 6,221, adding that Nigeria now has a ratio of 1 doctor to over 4,000 patients contrary to the World Health Organisation’s standard of 1 doctor to 600 patients.
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“The ‘Japa’ phenomenon has drastically reduced our healthcare workforce. Studies show that about 87 percent of our workforce are dissatisfied and wish to emigrate to greener pastures. Before 2022, we had a ratio of 1 doctor to 4,000 patients whereas the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended standard is one doctor to 600 patients.
“Evidence shows that the gap widens and the number of registered Nigerian doctors in the UK rose from 4,765 in 2017 to 10,986 in 2023. This meant that 6,221 doctors were lost to the UK in the past six years. This suggests that over 40 million Nigerians will find it harder to see a doctor,” the communique reads in part.NYSC Portal
