Nigeria, April 29 -- The Kwara state government is facing a significant shortage of medical doctors in its health facilities, largely attributed to the 'Japa' syndrome, where many professionals relocate for better opportunities abroad.
This concern was raised during the first quarter inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Communication in Ilorin.
Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, Executive Secretary of the state Hospital Management Board, emphasized the difficulties in recruiting eligible medical personnel, despite Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's directive to hire more doctors. "Doctors are in high demand," he stated, adding that when one resigns, they can quickly find another position.
Presently, there are only 99...