{"id":124817,"date":"2024-07-19T20:33:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T19:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigeria-healthcare-sector-in-danger-of-depletion-aging-workforce-nma"},"modified":"2024-07-19T21:46:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T20:46:07","slug":"nigeria-healthcare-sector-in-danger-of-depletion-aging-workforce-nma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigeria-healthcare-sector-in-danger-of-depletion-aging-workforce-nma","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria healthcare sector in danger of depletion, aging workforce \u2013 NMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said the nation\u2019s healthcare sector is facing the danger of depletion of experienced professionals and aging workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Prof Rowland Osuoji, a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, said this while delivering the 5th Prof Festus Nwako Memorial Lecture at the Anambra NMA 2024 Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting held in Onitsha on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Osuoji, who is the President of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria, delivered a lecture entitled, \u2018Excellent, Resilient and Equitable Healthcare System Amidst Economic Downturn\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He said shortage of healthcare professionals in Nigeria became worse in the mid 1980s when the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) reduced the purchasing power of the people and regretted that nothing had been done to effectively arrest the trend.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the development led to a brain drain, as highly skilled older colleagues left and relocated abroad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is the current brain drain, but the difference is the younger ones are involved, and it is more frightening, for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWho will replace the aging healthcare workforce?,\u201d NAN quoted him as saying<\/p>\n<p>Osuoji added the economic downturn had manifested in reduced government revenues, healthcare budgets, increased unemployment and poverty, thereby putting pressure on demand for healthcare services.<\/p>\n<p>He said the sector also had the challenges of insufficient and inconsistent government funding, heavy reliance on out-of-pocket payments, poor condition of healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>The don recommended adoption of health insurance schemes that encourage private sector involvement, telemedicine, community engagement and equitable healthcare for all Nigerians irrespective of their socioeconomic status.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCollaborative efforts among policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities are essential.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrioritise investments in healthcare infrastructure, innovation, and equitable access to ensure robust health systems capable of withstanding economic challenges in Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said the nation\u2019s healthcare sector is facing the danger of depletion of experienced professionals and aging workforce. 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