Mass exodus of health workers deepens Nigeria’s medical crisis

Dailynigerian | 12-05-2026 05:56am |

Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure as the migration of frontline health workers, especially doctors and nurses, continues to rise, leaving hospitals understaffed and patients struggling to access quality medical care nationwide. Popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome,” the migration of healthcare professionals to countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States

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