The chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kano State branch, Abdurrahman Ali has lamented the loss of 15,000 medical doctors who have migrated from Nigeria in 2024 due to poor remuneration.
He said this during a media conference marking the 2024 Physician week with the theme ‘‘Ensuring Universal Applicability in Remuneration : a Panacea to Talent Retention in the Healthcare System’ where he reflected on the progress and issues confronting doctors in the state.
He said that many doctors deserve fair remuneration and recognition for their value.
“Fair remuneration is more than just a salary figure, it is a recognition of our value. A motivator for excellence and a safeguard against burnout in any industry, particularly in health care.
“Adequate compensation reflects the time, emotional energy and personal commitment healthcare professionals invest. When a healthcare worker is fairly and equitably respected, it, in turn, fuels their dedication, strengthens their commitment to patient care, and fortifies the larger health ecosystem.”
The chairman further called on the Kano state government to come through with the agreement signed with the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on the revised hazard allowance for health workers.
“I call on the Kano State government to try to try and fulfil their agreement signed with the NMA for the implementation of the revised commas and revised hazard allowance, this we believe will bridge the gap between doctors working with the state government and their counterparts at the federal level and help reduce the ugly trend of brain drain”
The NMA week will have its highlight with the medical outreach in Bichi local government for a free consultation and free drugs and some surgical procedures including dental and eye procedures.
