Kano NMA Chairman Raises Alarm as 15,000 Doctors Leave Nigeria Due to Poor Remuneration

The Kano State Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Abdurrahman Ali, has raised concerns over the alarming exit of 15,000 Nigerian doctors in 2024 alone, citing poor remuneration as a major factor.

Speaking at a media conference during the annual Physicians’ Week, themed Ensuring Universal Applicability in Remuneration: A Panacea to Talent Retention in the Healthcare System, Dr. Ali highlighted the urgent need for fair compensation to retain talent in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.

He emphasized that fair remuneration goes beyond salary—it reflects the value, commitment, and emotional investment healthcare professionals bring to patient care. This, he noted, prevents burnout and strengthens dedication within the health system. Dr. Ali urged the Kano State government to fulfill its commitment to the revised hazard allowance agreement with the NMA, aiming to close the compensation gap between state and federal doctors, thus curbing the brain drain.

The NMA week’s highlight includes a medical outreach in Bichi local government, offering free consultations, medications, and certain surgical procedures