West African Physicians Urged to Stay and Strengthen Local Healthcare

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The West African College of Physicians has called on doctors in the region to resist the urge to migrate and instead remain to support the development of their countries’ healthcare systems.

Speaking at the 48th Annual General Scientific Meeting in Abuja, the College’s outgoing President, Dr. Rose Macauley, encouraged newly inducted fellows and members to stay committed to the local healthcare sector.

“We want you to stay in your country. We need you to contribute to the health sector’s growth in West Africa,” she said, adding that the College emphasizes giving back to society as a core value.

Macauley also urged governments in West Africa to implement policies that foster a supportive environment for doctors, particularly young practitioners, to practice effectively.

“We are calling on governments to establish an environment that meets doctors’ needs and provides them with adequate resources. This is essential to discouraging migration and retaining talent within the country,” Macauley explained.

Incoming College President Dr. Mamadou Mourtalla highlighted the urgency of addressing the “brain drain” impacting the healthcare workforce across the continent. He emphasized that young, trained African doctors often serve abroad, a situation he sees as detrimental to the countries that invested in their education.

“Addressing the challenges young African doctors face is the best way to encourage them to stay and give their best,” Mourtalla stated.

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