Expert Tasks Govt. On Brain Drain, Proffers Solutions To Health Sector Migration

Abuja – A US Board-Certified Physician, Dr David Ikudayisi, has called on the Federal and State Governments to address the root causes of “brain drain” by improving working conditions and hospital equipment standards in Nigeria.

Ikudayisi, the Medical Director of Glory Wellness and Regenerative Centre,

who operates medical practices in both Florida, USA, and Nigeria, gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.

He said that health-worker migration could only be stemmed if practitioners see clear, credible career-progression pathways that reward competence.

“Nigeria can reduce the pressure driving health-worker migration by achieving pay and working conditions satisfactory for the majority of the healthcare sector and ensuring high standards of hospital equipment,” he stated.

The medical expert also advocated for strong incentives for research careers and sustained attention to the voiced needs of workers in the sector.

He urged Nigerians to embrace regenerative medicine, saying it could significantly reduce outbound medical tourism and strengthen the country’s healthcare infrastructure.

“It can strengthen advanced skills and infrastructure—cell processing, cold-chain logistics, imaging-guided procedures, rehabilitation pathways and outcomes tracking.

“It can also reduce outbound medical tourism when Nigeria builds trustworthy centres with proper governance, transparent outcomes and ethical practice aligned with regulator guidance.

“Finally, it is already bringing in in-bound medical tourism. This can be strengthened over the course of the near future. Glory Wellness and Regenerative Clinic is privileged to be part of the forefront of this in Nigeria,’’ he said.

Speaking on his vision for the country, Ikudayisi said he looks forward to a Nigeria that becomes a regional leader in cutting-edge medical innovations, especially in regenerative medicine.

“My dream is to bridge global innovation with local needs, creating a healthcare future where regenerative medicine is homegrown, sustainable and transformative for Africa.

“I envision a future where regenerative medicine is accessible, affordable and impactful for everyday people in Nigeria and West Africa.

“I dream of a Nigeria where chronic pain and degenerative diseases are treated with cutting-edge regenerative therapies; local doctors and scientists are trained to carry forward these innovations.

“I also look forward to Nigeria becoming a regional leader in regenerative medicine, exporting expertise and solutions to neighboring countries,” he added.

Ikudayisi advised the public to be cautious when seeking advanced treatments, urging them to patronise only reputable centres with “verifiable positive outcomes” to ensure safety and efficacy.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)