President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, a significant initiative aimed at addressing the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s health sector. The policy, which seeks to manage, harness, and ultimately reverse the migration of healthcare professionals from Nigeria, was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, on Monday via his X handle.
In his announcement, Prof Pate emphasised that the policy is more than just a reaction to the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals, but a comprehensive strategy designed to transform healthcare human resource management in Nigeria. Japa: UK Issues 255,000 Visas To Nigerians In 1 Year Japa: Dearth Of Health Workers Hits FMC Yenagoa “This afternoon, HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in-Council, approved a landmark policy set to transform healthcare human resource management in Nigeria,” Pate said. He noted that the policy reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to building a resilient and robust healthcare system.
“The National Policy on Health Workforce Migration addresses the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. As the AU Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership, Mr. President’s commitment to a resilient and robust healthcare system is powerfully reflected in this forward-looking policy.
” The policy arrived at a critical time as Nigeria faces a significant brain d.