The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has called for more support and involvement from all stakeholders to stop the increasing number of doctors leaving the country — a trend popularly called the ‘Japa syndrome’.
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The Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Tosan Erhabor said that so far a total of 10,697 medical laboratory scientists had left the country.
Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke says his administration is creating an enabling environment to retain health professionals in the state against the “Japa syndrome.”
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “Japa” syndrome as a national emergency.