Brain drain in the health sector in Africa: examples from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Nigeria
Mbanefoh, NkechiAbstract:
This paper focuses on the exodus of medical professionals from Africa to developed countries. Measures to reverse the phenomenon of brain drain are discussed and the author suggests strategies which the state and universities may adopt to turn the brain drain into brain gain. The factors that facilitate the emigration of doctors from Nigeria's teaching hospitals are named and analysed. The author mentions the types of brain drain, its causes and consequences and concludes with recommendations for the way forward.
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| Title of Paper: | Brain drain in the health sector in Africa: examples from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Nigeria |
| Conference Name: | Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities ( COREVIP ) |
| Conference Date: | 2007-10-21 |
| Conference Location: | Tripoli, Libya |
| Published as Proceedings: | no |
| Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Conference Paper (Not Peer Reviewed) |
| Subject Area: | National Systems and Comparative Studies |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Keywords: | Brain Drain, Health Services, Health Education, Developing countries, Role of Universities, Government, Funding |
| File Size: | 56 KB |
| Rights: | Permission to use this paper was granted by the Association of African Universities (AAU) |
| Date Added: | 30 May 2008 |