OSN warns Ophthalmologist migration could cost Nigeria $150,000 annually per specialist

NAIRAMETRICS | 05-09-2026 07:55pm |

The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has warned that the migration of a single ophthalmologist could cost the Nigerian economy approximately $150,000 annually. This statement comes amid concerns over a shortage of eye-care professionals and their uneven distribution across the country. The OSN highlighted the economic impact of losing such specialized medical personnel.

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