MDCAN Reveals With Lamentation The Number Of Medical Consultants Left In Nigeria

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) announced on Friday that only 6,000 consultants remain in the country.

This was revealed by the association’s president, Prof. Muhammad Mohammad, during their National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The meeting, titled “Policy Making for Quality Healthcare Services: Engaging Policy Makers for Quality Healthcare Delivery,” addressed key issues in the sector.

Prof. Mohammad noted that as of February 2024, only 6,000 consultants are left, with around 1,300 having left Nigeria in the past five years.

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He also expressed concern that the number would continue to decline, particularly as many consultants are nearing retirement age, with about 1,700 consultants over 55 years old, meaning they will likely retire in the next five years.

He stressed that the country’s production of just one or two new consultants annually couldn’t keep pace with the losses from both emigration (due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome) and retirements.

Mohammad called on all levels of government to ensure that medical lecturers are placed on the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to address pay disparities and reduce the temptation to migrate.

The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, acknowledged the relevance of the meeting’s theme, emphasizing the importance of sound policies in supporting quality healthcare delivery.

Dr. Amos Magaji, the guest speaker and lawmaker representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, highlighted the significance of policy in healthcare.

Prof. Tanimola Akande, a public health consultant, also urged doctors to prioritize their own health through self-care, regular check-ups, and exercise.

Prof. Kazeem Ibrahim, the chair of the MDCAN-NEC meeting’s local organizing committee, pointed out that many policies in the past had failed to make a significant impact on vulnerable populations.

He noted that the meeting would focus on finding solutions to the challenges, including the ‘Japa’ syndrome that has driven many healthcare workers to leave due to poor working conditions.

 

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