{
  "id": 16355265,
  "title": "Tinubu urges medical college to solve doctor ‘Japa’ syndrome",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/tinubu-urges-medical-college-to-solve-doctor-japa-syndrome-16355265",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T18:26:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-tasks-west-african-college-of-physicians-on-doctors-japa-official/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has tasked the West African College of Physicians to address the 'japa' syndrome, which refers to the migration of doctors from Nigeria and other West African nations. During a press conference marking the college's golden jubilee and annual meeting, Tinubu raised the issue with the college's leadership, emphasizing the need to discuss and find solutions to the problem. Assistant Secretary-General Hasibu Galadanci revealed that Tinubu's request to tackle the 'japa' syndrome was one of the main topics discussed during the meeting. Galadanci added that the conference would examine the factors driving health workers away from West Africa and the reasons for their attraction to foreign countries, highlighting the complex nature of the issue. The college, founded in 1976 by five English-speaking West African nations, aims to promote postgraduate medical education and professional standards across the region. The golden jubilee conference will run until October 28 in Abuja and will feature sessions on workforce retention, healthcare delivery, medical education, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in medicine.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has charged the West African College of Physicians to find solutions to the migration of doctors from Nigeria and other West African countries. The college’s Assistant Secretary-General, Hasibu Galadanci, disclosed this on Saturday at a press conference in Abuja as the institution began its golden jubilee and annual general and scientific meeting. Read More:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}