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5. Brain-drain in Africa: Personal stories and reflections with Nigerian doctors

November 19, 2021 • LSE Department of Health Policy • Season 1 • Episode 5

Africa has the severest form of health care workforce shortages in the world. Yet, once qualified, many health care professionals leave their home countries.

What are the push and pull factors for qualified healthcare professionals to stay or leave Nigeria, and what impact has the ‘brain drain’ on those who are left behind?

Our guests, Dr Sa’id and Dr Aminah argue that brain drain presents as a curse and opportunity, but beneficiaries of migration must do more to support countries that are net exporters of health care professionals.

Host

Dr Rocco Friebel
Dr Meskerem Kebede

Guests
Dr Sa’id Gaya - NHS Medical Doctor
Dr Aminah Jaafar - Cardiology physician

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