Nigeria Faces Acute Shortage of Occupational Therapists, 80% of Graduates Leave Country

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The Federal School of Occupational Therapy in Lagos highlighted the severe lack of occupational therapists in Nigeria, with 80% of trained professionals departing for better opportunities. Only about 160 registered therapists remain, many in the north having fewer than five. Calls were made for increased training institutions, funding, better remuneration, and improved infrastructure to curb the c

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