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"Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Nobody: 12:48pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
Nigeria is in big problem” – UK-based Nigerian doctor warns herald.ng Jun 15, 2018 11:18 AM A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Dr Harvey Olufunmilayo, has decried the huge number of Nigerian doctors seeking greener pastures abroad. Olufunmilayo, who practises in Leeds, said about 1,000 Nigerian doctors passed the Plab1 exam in March 2018 to enable them practice in the UK. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) had in January 2018 said that there were 4,000 patients to one doctor in Nigeria, describing the trend as unacceptable. Olufunmilayo, who took to his Twitter handle, explained that four million Nigerian patients would be denied access to a doctor should the 1,000 doctors leave Nigerian shores. He said, “In March, about 1,500 doctors wrote the Plab1 exam to work in the UK and about 1,000 passed. In a country that 1 doctor cares for about 4,000 patients; losing 1,000 doctors means 4million Nigerians will find it harder to see a doctor. We are playing with fire as a nation. “Remember this analysis is based solely on the March 2018 Plab Exams alone. The same exam is written twice a year in Nigeria. And with more hardship, more doctors will be writing by November 2018. And we are yet to talk of those going to other countries like USA or Canada. “We have a big problem on our hands. There is a big fire burning and everyone is looking away thinking all is well. We largely have under-equipped hospitals with underpaid/overworked staff and overpopulated patients. Now with more health professionals’ exit, what will happen? “Have we decided that we will wait till our hospitals turn to museums with antique outdated equipments that has no professional to utilise them for sick and dying patients before we realise the grave danger associated with this continuous exit of medical workers from the country? “I was having a chat with a younger colleague friend preparing for the exam. She’s part of a WhatsApp group that is already full to the brim – with 256 doctors preparing to take the same exams to leave the country. And she said she knows at least 2 of such full groups. Oh Lord! “My people, let’s be clear – doctors are working on their exit on a daily basis. This fire we are ignoring, when it burns, and it wil, no one will be spared. Even if you are rich, even if you are powerful, someone you know will fall victim of this same health sector you are destroying. “And as I stated earlier, 1 Nigerian doctor should take care of 4000 Nigerians. Losing 1,000 doctors (based on the March 2018 Plab UK exams alone) is effectively making it extremely difficult for 4 million Nigerians to see a doctor. How are you in government and comfortable with this? “And if you are a government official and you are thinking you have the money and/or the means to always take care of yourself or your family in some overseas country if you fall sick, then let me explain to you why that reasoning is retarded and very daft. Because sadly, it really is. “There are medical calamities that befall a person and requires immediate intervention. If you have a sudden heart attack or a serious stroke or severe sepsis, such an emergency can’t wait for you to get on a private jet. You will be taken to the same hospitals that you ruined. “I don’t need to mention names but many government officials have also been rushed to the same under-equipped hospitals with underpaid unmotivated staff, and those your colleagues in government died from things that could be easily prevented IF you ever paid any attention to the health sector.” https://www.herald.ng/nigeria-is-in-big-problem-uk-based-nigerian-doctor-warns/ 71 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Nobody: 1:08pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
My dear, the country has gone to the dogs! So we that are human best find a country that still belongs to human beings. If i am in my country and being treated as a second class citizen, while i earn a mere pittance, I might as well go elsewhere and be treated as the same second class citizen, while i earn better and live better. 160 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Facebooker(f): 11:38pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Its MY birthday. FTC Where are my likes? 100 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Nobody: 11:39pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
I doubt, more doctors will always flood the Nigeria labour market. The demand for labour will always be below the supply for labour as far as many Nigerians see investment in human capital as a way of alleviating future poverty. So there ain't no fear. 13 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Tintinnoty(m): 11:40pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Sure, we're leaving this God forsaken country... 24 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by oluwasegun007(m): 11:40pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
We are aware that's why we buy Nigeria from the UK whenever baba wanna do check up.... As for the statistics, doctors here should not worry as the figures will be 100 doctors to one patient when we decide to leave the country for them. 15 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by omocalabar(m): 11:40pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
I thought Buhari said Nigerians abroad are looking for ways to come back ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 127 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by tensazangetsu20(m): 11:40pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Colourich: ![]() ![]() 48 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Pabloosas(m): 11:40pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
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Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Shakushaku1(m): 11:41pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Fuckin Snitch, doctors and loudmouth... Let them leave, who hold u when u left 58 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by kingjaja23(m): 11:41pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Your half witted Leaders won't understand because they don't get Nigerian treatment. Useless country 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by rentAcock(m): 11:42pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Na so. They think it is that easy. All the gra gra of getting visa alone will discourage many. How about my church member who was a doctor in Nigeria? The guy sold his house and traveled to the US with his family over 16 years ago, only to hear that he has given up on his dream of practicing as a medical doctor in the states and has settled for menial jobs like nursing assistant. People are lured by the nice salary doctors earn overseas like how some doctors earn over $200,000 a year and with specialty that number balloons to over $300,000. What they don't realize is how difficult it is to get residency. So many American trained medical students are even finding it difficult to get residency let alone foreigners. Moreover, they sometimes require them to take some other exams or fufill a course requirement which many fail to accomplish. If these doctors are threatening to leave the country, they should let them, after all, there are many students praying to gain admission for medicine to replace them. 60 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by omocalabar(m): 11:43pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Colourich:re u ok? We have never had enuf doctors in Nigeria, and u re hear spewing thrash 19 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by MrAnele(m): 11:43pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Currently all the really good doctors in Nigeria are planning to travel out... 9 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Britishcoins(m): 11:43pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Let them go now, we have native doctors. They will take over the mantle of health sectors. On a serious note thanks almighty God for my health, I can't even remember when last I took injection. Oh I remember that 21 years ago, during children immunizations. Glory to God for my health.. 40 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Rhea(f): 11:43pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
oludyke: Nigeria has been in big trouble since nineteen kpirigidim. Even trouble and her ssshildren have left Nigeria for greener pastures. 25 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Follygunners: 11:43pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Well, on NL alone... you can tactically and technically realize how ignorant we are as a people and nation. The gov't could care less if any medical professional leaves the nation as they go abroad to treat common headache anyway. Now, couple that together with the fact that Nigerians are one of the most gullible and ignorant pple to ever exist. We cannot devise common solutions to simple problems unless the gov't is involved. We lack basic ideas to basic challenges and tend to think absurd for the most part. You'll see some fools hailing thieves and politicians et al.. while they suffer here in the country. Anyway, I fear for this nation and her future.. 15 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by mikaj(m): 11:43pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
This is happening. You will be shocked how much people in the medical fields are earning in the Middle East; Dubai, Kuwait, Saudi. 8 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by dangotesmummy: 11:44pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Smh |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Nobody: 11:45pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
omocalabar:Who said there ain't enough doctors in Nigeria? 3 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by olaade21: 11:45pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Idiot dokita, where is he?? Hypocrite. You dey leeds dey complain of those wey wan come compete with you. Why don’t you come home to show you are truly patriotic and concerned. Omugo. 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Nobody: 11:46pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
tensazangetsu20:Don't forget private universities too. Universities churn out quite a number of doctors yearly. 10 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by omocalabar(m): 11:47pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Colourich:pls stop this...u re embarrassing ursef 30 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Follygunners: 11:47pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Britishcoins: Why are we soo gullible and ignorant in Nigeria? Why are we the way we are? ![]() Cuz you didn't visit the hospital for the past 21yrs doesn't mean you won't be visiting one tomorrow or in the near future.. change ur mindset, FOOL! Just imagine what you just wrote... what if a mishap or accident (road accident, violent attack, bodily injury et al...) happens to you nko? Or do you think the victims or patients in the hospital are sick pple or less fortunate than your foolish self? ![]() This country is really in danger with the kind of citizens and this their regressive mentality. Nigeria is doomed, I swear! 56 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Tflex01: 11:48pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Good! Enough space for the jobless ones. ![]() People from other sectors are leaving in droves too. Not a big deal. ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by missyadorable(f): 11:48pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
So after relocating to paradise ,you are writing epistles to discourage others from joining you. Kolewerk! PLAB, USMLE and other foreign exams on point. Nigeria doesn't need medical doctors. After all nobody even appreciates them. Patients and other health workers including cleaners are fighting them. I implore every medical doctor to gather resources and leave this country... God bless you. I am a lawyer and I am on my way out already. See you in paradise 48 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by N0favors: 11:49pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Kingtom hmmmm are you also planning to leave? |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Phoenix6278(m): 11:49pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
.. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Nobody: 11:50pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
omocalabar:I doubt, if doctors are scarce in Nigeria, then they won't be grossly underpaid, in short its when the demand for them exceed their supply that will make them not to be underpaid in Nigeria. Its a very simple something. 1 Like |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by Sultty(m): 11:50pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Bad governance caused this 4 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Is In Big Problem!" - Doctor Olufunmilayo Harvey by mgbadike81: 11:51pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
if not for the current foreign exchange disaster, more Nigerians would be traveling abroad to even countries like China for further studies and subsequent work. The future of Nigeria is very bleak (hopeless) . 6 Likes 1 Share |
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