NMA describes FG’s decision to invite Chinese doctors as an embarrassment to its members

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NMA describes FG’s decision to invite Chinese doctors as an embarrassment to its members

 

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has described the Federal Government’s decision to invite Chinese doctors as an embarrassment to its members.

This was disclosed on Monday in a statement by the union

The NMA added that it is dismayed about the decision of the FG, when the Chinese government is still battling with the pandemic.

According to the statement, Nigeria has a large pool of unemployed general medical and specialist practitioners that the government can engage instead of foreigners who can pose some security concerns at this time.

In its communique, the NMA stated that it would like to review her participation in the fight against COVID-19 considering the serious implications and risks this will bring to their members should the government insist on invitation.

The NMA advised the government to concentrate on improving the welfare of front-line health workers, provide them with the needed personal protective equipment and other incentives to work.