NMA President Raises Alarm Over Doctors in ‘Rooms Not Fit for Animals’

The new National President of the Nigerian Medical Association has warned that many doctors in the country live and work in facilities unfit even for animals. He described overcrowded, unhygienic rooms that fail to meet basic standards while demanding peak performance from medical staff. He said harsh conditions and poor welfare are fueling the mass migration of health professionals. With so few doctors left, those who remain often handle workloads meant for ten practitioners. The trend, known locally as Japa, is driven by meagre pay and unsafe environments. Nigerian doctors rank among the lowest paid globally, he noted, and no professional deserves to be underpaid, overworked and placed in poorly equipped settings. He also criticised Nigeria’s health budget, currently at just 4–6% of overall spending, well below the 15% Abuja Declaration target. He urged the government to increase funding and improve facilities, warning that the NMA will pursue dialogue but could resort to strike action if no progress is made.

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