The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, has given further insight into the Federal Government’s plan to place on a red list, countries that have placed Nigeria on a red list in the wake of the omicron variant of the COVID-19.
Dr Mamora said contrary to claims that the said plan was on a tit-for-tat basis, the move was only expected to be in the best interest of the country.
The minister also spoke about the exit of many medical practitioners from the country in search of greener pastures abroad.
According to him, health workers consider remuneration, conducive environment, available equipment, among other factors before leaving the shores of Nigeria.
Mamora, however, stated that the Federal Government was working closely with relevant bodies to address the issues that force medical doctors and nurses to leave the country.
