The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria has said to meet the required number of doctors in the country, it is estimated that the country produces about 12,000 doctors every year.
This was contained in a statement signed by the association’s President, Victor Makanjuola, and made available to newsmen.
According to the statement, a survey carried out in March 2022, revealed that over 500 medical and dental consultants had left Nigeria for more developed countries over the preceding two years.
It noted that the association will hold a one-day summit on December 6 in Abuja, with the possibility of birthing a turning point in medical education in Nigeria.