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Impact of Brain Drain on the Performance of the Health Sector in Nigeria

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  • Opara, Maragret Ojiaku

    (Department of Economics, Veritas University, Abuja)

  • Dr. Modestus C. Nsonwu

    (Department of Economics, Veritas University, Abuja)

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This study investigates the impact of brain drain on Nigeria’s health sector output from 1990 to 2022. Employing a quantitative approach, the study analyzed secondary data to assess the relationship between brain drain, government health expenditure, net emigration, and death rate (a proxy for health sector output). While prior studies offer valuable insights, gaps remain in evaluating the effectiveness of policy measures and understanding the interplay between push and pull factors using frameworks like the Push and Pull Theory. The study utilized the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to control for potential heterogeneity and co-integration. The findings indicate a significant negative correlation between brain drain and health sector output. To mitigate brain drain and enhance health system sustainability, the study recommends increasing healthcare worker salaries, improving working conditions, and offering career development opportunities. Additionally, bonding agreements, diaspora engagement through telemedicine and knowledge transfer, and increased health budget allocation are proposed as crucial strategies.

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  • Opara, Maragret Ojiaku & Dr. Modestus C. Nsonwu, 2024. "Impact of Brain Drain on the Performance of the Health Sector in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(11), pages 3642-3656, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:11:p:3642-3656
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