Due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome, doctors do not want to take up appointments with the state government, even when the government is ready to recruit them.
Kwara faces an acute doctor shortage, with just 89 medics in service against a 180-200 requirement, revealed Abdulrahman Malik of the Hospital Management Board. He blamed the “Japa syndrome” for the crisis, noting three doctors returned only after improved salaries. “Many refuse rural postings despite incentives,” Malik added.
To counter brain drain, Kwara introduced an intern nurses’ training programme, Tejini disclosed. The move follows mass exits of health workers abroad. The state also boosts rural healthcare incentives, though recruitment challenges persist. “We’re improving salaries and facilities to retain staff,” Malik stated.
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