NMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workers

According to the president, implementing the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers will provide an important palliative measure, as Nigeria continues to address the broader challenge of healthcare workforce shortages and migration. The post NMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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NMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workers

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