Only 1,996 doctors serve 10 million Oyo residents, says NMA
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The Nigerian Medical Association in Oyo State reports a severe shortage of physicians. Only 1,996 doctors are available to serve 10 million residents. This creates a ratio of one doctor for every 5,010 people. The association attributes this shortage to the Japa syndrome.
The Nigerian Medical Association in Oyo State says only 1,996 doctors serve 10 million residents, a ratio of 1 to 5,010, due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Read More: https://punchng.com/only-1996-doctors-serve-10-million-oyo-residents-says-nma/