Nigeria, July 4 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the government's recent agreement to send Nigerian doctors and healthcare workers to Saint Lucia.

The association warned that the move could worsen the country's ongoing brain drain crisis and negatively impact healthcare delivery.

In a statement signed by NMA Secretary General Benjamin Egbo and shared on Thursday via the association's X handle, the NMA said it was "deeply concerned" by the announcement, coming at a time when "Nigerian doctors are grappling with systemic neglect, poor salaries, and withheld allowances."

The association described the agreement as "inexcusable" and said it reflects the government's disregard for the worsening welfare of Nigerian doct...