But with the three of us now recalled from retirement, the situation has improved as we have been able to assist the young nurses very well." But with the move by the Lagos health authorities to engage the services of some retired nurses on fixed contract basis, public healthcare delivery in Lagos has experienced a significant boost. Like most government-owned facilities, Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos has felt the shortage of experienced medical workers sharply in recent months. “The return of retired nurses is a good development for the healthcare sector because it will keep experience in the system. "Most of the young nurses are moving abroad because of poor salaries and unfavourable working conditions in Nigeria.

Source: The Guardian June 20, 2023 16:39 UTC