150 nurses lost to ‘Japa Syndrome’ in three years-LASUTH

In the last three years, about 150 nurses have left the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.

The Management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, stated on Tuesday that the hospital lost approximately 150 nurses to Japa syndrome in three years, despite the fact that the hospital has been repositioned to prevent medical tourism.

At a press conference tagged: “First briefing of the Chief Medical Director on the Highlights of LASUTH’s achievement from January till date”, the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, said the mass resignation was due to the migration of health workers overseas, adding that the hospital’s exit replacement policy of the state government had ensured that the hospital is not affected heavily.

He, however, regretted that in recent times, applications for positions of nurses and resident doctors had reduced in the hospital.

Fabanwo said the situation has led to the recruitment of what he described as ‘double qualified’ nurses and the engagement of some retired nurses on a contract basis to bridge the gaps.

The CMD adds his voice on the emergence of new covid-19 variants by warning that proper scrutiny of travelers from China should be carried out.

“We must now clamp the gates at the airports, seaports against Chinese. The burden of that variant is quite huge in China.

Mr Fabanwo updated the media on recent developments in LASUTH. He said teh facility now has a new 120 bed-space Building, a renal dialysis center, machines that assist brain surgeries and equipment that can destroy kidney stones amongst others.

So many areas of healthcare were mentioned by the chief medical director of LASUTH but one thing he says is key, Lagosians must get registered with a health insurance scheme to ensure they enjoy good health services without financial pressure.