Obasanjo Emphasizes The Need For Enhanced Welfare For Healthcare Workers

Obasanjo Emphasizes The Need For Enhanced Welfare For Healthcare Workers

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Nigerian government to enhance and prioritize the welfare of healthcare practitioners. He made this statement on Thursday during the 44th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) at the Federal Medical Center in Abeokuta……CONTINUE READING 

Obasanjo noted that the ongoing economic challenges have driven many health professionals to seek opportunities abroad. Represented by the hospital’s Medical Director, Musa Olomu, he expressed concern over the “Japa syndrome,” which has significantly impacted the healthcare sector as numerous specialized doctors leave the country.

He emphasized, “Resident doctors are essential to the medical services provided to citizens, and Nigeria is no exception. It is crucial for governments at all levels to implement robust welfare packages for doctors, as their absence would hinder meaningful healthcare delivery.”

Obasanjo urged that the contributions of resident doctors in hospitals should be acknowledged, and he hopes that the outcomes of the conference will prompt the Federal, state, and local governments to take action to improve the welfare of not just doctors, but all healthcare workers.