Only 1,996 doctors serve 10 million Oyo residents, says NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association in Oyo State says only 1,996 doctors serve 10 million residents, a ratio of 1 to 5,010, due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Read More: https://punchng.com/only-1996-doctors-serve-10-million-oyo-residents-says-nma/

PReported by Punch. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 14, 2026, 23:05 UTC

How the newspaper covers this story

1. PPunchNigeriaNovember 14, 2026, 23:05 UTC

   Only 1,996 doctors serve 10 million Oyo residents, says NMA

   The Nigerian Medical Association in Oyo State says only 1,996 doctors serve 10 million residents, a ratio of 1 to 5,010, due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Read More: https://punchng.com/only-1996-doctors-serve-10-million-oyo-residents-says-nma/

   Read at PunchRead translated