The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on Federal Government to tackle any challenge hampering the upward review of the retirement age of health workers in the country. “The persistent attack on Medical and Dental Postgraduate Medical Fellowship and discrimination against our members have continued unabated. “The mass exodus of medical and dental consultants to more developed countries has brought significant disruptions to Nigeria’s health care ecosystem. “The Federal Ministry of Health, National Council on Establishments and other relevant Agencies should expedite action on the implementation of the upward review of retirement age for Health workers. “Further delay might result in irreversible damage to the nation’s health security from the brain drain of the experienced and highly skilled health workforce.”Marburg Virus: What You Need To Know About Disease Recently Detected In West AfricaMDCN urges FG to tackle impediment in upward review of health workers’ ageFACT CHECK: US Did Not Give Nigeria 48 Hours Ultimatum To Detain Abba KyariMDCN urges FG to tackle impediment in upward review of health workers’ age

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 24, 2022 08:00 UTC