Why do doctors keep leaving the country, and what will you do to keep them here?
To stop health workers from leaving, I will raise pay structures in the health sector, waive tariffs on imported medical equipment, improve workplace safety, and fund medical research grants. This is how we make it worthwhile for our doctors and health professionals to stay and build their careers here at home.
Where this comes from
p. 6 Introduction Atiku Abubakar: Answers to questions from the public 2026-10-02 ›
Q37: Many communities lack ambulances, emergency services and access to specialist care. How will you improve emergency and specialist healthcare outside major cities? Answer: Regional specialist medical centers will be linked to rural communities via regional ambulance networks and integrated telemedicine services. Q38: Nigerian doctors and other health professionals continue to leave the country. How will you improve working conditionsand retain healthcare workers? Answer: To stop health worker migration, the plan raises health sector pay structures, waives tariffs on imported medical equipment, improves workplace safety, and funds medical research grants. Q39: Fuel is too expensive and is increasing the cost of almost everything. How exactly will your proposed policy for locally refined petrol reduce the pump price for ordinary Nigerians?