Brain Brain Has Reduced Staff Of National Hospital Abuja To 2,500-CMD
The National Hospital Abuja says the health sector’s brain drain has reduced its workforce from 3,000 to 2,500.This is despite its 25 years of medical breakthroughs and significant staff expansion, Muhammad Raji, its chief medical director, said in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday.
Mr Raji highlighted the hospital’s achievements and ongoing impact amid the staffing challenges.
Reflecting on the hospital’s growth over its 25-year history, the CMD said it began operations with a few staff members, offering limited services primarily for women and children.
He mentioned that the hospital now had no fewer than 2,500 workforces, pointing out, “If was not for the brain drain affecting our workforce, we would be talking about 3,000 today,” he added.
Mr Raji recalled that years ago, m...
