New policy: Tinubu takes action on migration of Nigerian health workers, fresh details emerge

• President Bola Tinubu has approved a new policy to curtail the mass exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad
• Ali Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, made this disclosure in a statement issued to the press
• The minister noted that that the policy will also encourage the return of professionals to Nigeria through attractive incentives and reintegrate them into the nation’s health system

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this in a post shared on his X handle on Monday, August 12.

As reported by The Punch, Pate said the policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals; it is a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse healthcare worker migration.

Pate tweeted:

“This afternoon, HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR @officialABAT, in-Council, approved a landmark policy set to transform healthcare human resource management in Nigeria.“The National Policy on Health Workforce Migration addresses the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. As the AU Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership, Mr President’s commitment to a resilient and robust healthcare system is powerfully reflected in this forward-looking policy.“This policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals; it’s a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration. It envisions a thriving workforce that is well-supported, adequately rewarded, and optimally utilised to meet the healthcare needs of all Nigerians.”

Nigerian nurses working in the UK reunite happily

In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian nurses residing in the UK recently reunited, capturing their heartwarming memories in a touching video.

In the footage, the nurses are seen gathered in a cosy home, exchanging hugs, laughter, and meaningful conversations.

The video also shows some of the women joyfully taking photos together, clearly cherishing the special moment.

Source: Legit.ng