Nigeria Faces Doctor Shortage: Only 30,000 Practicing Physicians

Posted: 2025-05-07 16:07:32 UTC

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The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof Bala Audu, revealed that Nigeria has only 30,000 practicing doctors.

Nigeria has a shortage of practicing doctors.

The Nigerian Medical Association is aware of the issue.

Limited number of doctors for a large population