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Nigerian Doctors Demand Urgent Mental Health Reforms

8/13/2025

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At the 2025 AGM in Ilorin, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kwara State voiced urgent concerns over doctors' mental health. Chairman AbdulRahman Afolabi shed light on the overwhelming stress from long hours and inadequate pay, which contribute to burnout and anxiety. He passionately urged for systemic reforms to enhance support for doctors, underscoring its critical impact on public health.

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At the 2025 AGM in Ilorin, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kwara State voiced urgent concerns over doctors' mental health. Chairman AbdulRahman Afolabi shed light on the overwhelming stress from long hours and inadequate pay, which contribute to burnout and anxiety. He passionately urged for systemic reforms to enhance support for doctors, underscoring its critical impact on public health.