… Admits brain drain, releases ₦32.9bn for PHCsBy Chioma Obinna
In the faces of mounting criticism over the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government on Friday defended its reform efforts, revealing that more than 37,000 health workers have been recruited across federal health institutions since 2023.
The government also said over 70,000 frontline health workers have been trained nationwide as part of efforts to tackle manpower shortages, strengthen service delivery and respond to growing public concern over the sector.
In press statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relation, Ado Bako, the government admitted that workforce shortages, poor infrastructure, rising treatment costs and the migration of skilled professionals remain major challenges.
“These are real challenges. They are also the very reasons the Federal Government is implementing far-reaching reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s health system,” the ministry stated.
