Loss of ophthalmologists costs Nigeria $150,000 yearly per specialist — OSN

Nigerian Tribune | 05-09-2026 07:26pm |

The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has revealed that the migration of each ophthalmologist, commonly referred to as 'japa', costs the Nigerian economy approximately $150,000 annually. This loss is attributed to the departure of skilled specialists to other countries. The OSN highlighted the significant economic impact of this brain drain on the healthcare sector.

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