The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Jigawa State has raised alarm over a rising wave of doctor resignations, blaming poor welfare and stalled salary reviews for the worsening trend.
At its 2025 Annual General Meeting in Dutse, the association revealed that over 30 doctors left the state in five months, pushing the doctor-patient ratio to a staggering 1:30,000—far above the WHO’s 1:600 recommendation.
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The NMA criticised the state’s Minimum Wage Implementation Committee for delaying its report, accusing it of sabotaging Governor Umar Namadi’s health reforms. Newly elected chairman Usman Haruna urged swift implementation of salary and allowance upgrades.
While commending recent recruitment efforts, the association warned retention remains at risk without urgent welfare reforms.
The event also proposed a Doctor Retention Task Force, launched professional development schemes, and highlighted primary healthcare challenges through lectures and inter-professional dialogue.
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