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Medical Consultants and Dental Specialists Decry Service Withdrawal in South-West Universities

February 26, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) and Medical and Dental Specialist Association in Basic Medical Sciences (MEDSABAMS) have expressed concerns over the ongoing withdrawal of services by medical lecturers in South-West universities. The protest stems from the non-migration of medical lecturers to the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). In a joint press statement … Read more

Senator Natasha Pushes for Functional Governance to Stop the “Japa” Syndrome as Nigeria Faces Brain Drain Crisis

February 6, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a bold step in addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges—the alarming rate of emigration, popularly known as the “Japa” syndrome. As the newly appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora, she is championing a transformative approach to ensure that Nigerians no longer feel the need to leave their … Read more

NMA Chairman Highlights Impact of Doctors’ Emigration on Healthcare and Marriages

January 3, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Dr. Babajide Saheed, the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised concerns about the negative effects of the “japa syndrome” (the migration of healthcare workers) on both the healthcare system and doctors’ personal lives. Saheed noted that the ongoing brain drain is exacerbating the shortage of medical professionals, particularly young doctors … Read more