AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has approved a new policy to address the ongoing migration of Nigerian doctors abroad.

Announced by the Health Minister, Prof Muhammad Pate, the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration aims to retain Nigerian-trained doctors and reverse the trend of healthcare professionals leaving the country.

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The policy seeks to improve working conditions and training opportunities within Nigeria, while also negotiating with countries like the UK, where 67% of Nigerian-trained doctors currently practice, to assist in enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare training facilities.

While the policy has been met with cautious optimism, healthcare workers are awaiting further details on its implementation.