Japa: Nigerian govt bans leave of absence for health workers

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He said the decision was taken to combat the challenge of brain drain fondly called ‘Japa Syndrome’ confronting the health sector.

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The minister also disclosed that the federal government had commenced aggressive recruitment of workers in the health sector. On manpower shortage in the health sector, Mr Alausa said the president had ordered massive recruitment of personnel to bridge the gap. “It is a free world. But, you cannot eat your cake and have it. If you are going, just resign your appointments with the federal government, rather than applying for leave of absence.

“So, to resolve this problem, the president has directed that any health worker going abroad to work should just resign his or her appointment.Responding to demands on increased funding, infrastructural development and welfare packages for health workers, Mr Alausa assured that his ministry would leave no stone unturned to improve the fortunes of the health sector in the country.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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