March 29, 2025
NEWS
He stated that the shortage extends beyond doctors to nurses, pharmacists, dentists, laboratory scientists, and other allied health professionals.

Lagos State is grappling with a critical shortfall of medical professionals, with only 8200 doctors available in both private and public health facilities, far below the 30,000 needed to serve over 20 million residents. 

Dr. Babajide Saheed, chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Lagos, lamented the situation, noting that it reflects a broader crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare sector