President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a National Health Workforce Policy to transform Nigeria’s healthcare and reintegrate diaspora professionals to the healthcare sector. The newly established National Policy on Health Workforce Migration which was announced in a press release by Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, states that the policy aims to address the critical issues surrounding the migration of healthcare professionals and build a resilient and well-supported workforce. “ The National Policy on Health Workforce Migration is a comprehensive strategy to manage and reverse the migration of healthcare professionals.
It aims to create a robust healthcare system where workers are well-supported and adequately rewarded, ’’ said the Minister. Related Stories Tinubu approves N50,000 monthly stipend for Niger-Delta youths Food inflation increases by 13.89%-points one year after Tinubu declares emergency on food security This policy is comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration.
It envisions a thriving workforce that is well-supported, adequately rewarded, and optimally utilized to meet the healthcare needs of all Nigerians. Key aspects of the policy include: Nigeria human health resource program – The policy introduces the Nigeria Human Health Resource Program, which will ensure regular reviews of working conditions for health workers, especially in rural and underserved areas. This initiative aims to enhance .