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FG reiterated its assurance that measures are being deployed to address the brain drain in Nigeria.

Federal government has reiterated its assurance that measures are being deployed to address the brain drain in Nigeria. Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama spoke with reporters on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, Lagos where he inaugurated the Orthopedic and Trauma Centre, Molecular Building Complex, Oxygen gas plant, Clinical Training Centre, and Ultra-Modern Theatre.

Ekumankama admitted that the mass relocation of health personnel was a problem and was worrisome stating that, the greatest challenge facing the sector presently is the doctors and nurses leaving the country. The minister appealed to them to remain in Nigeria to see the efforts of the government adding that, the government, in the last three years, released 100 percent of health budget.

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