The devaluation of the naira has taken a toll on the cost of living for resident doctors in Ilorin, according to the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH). The association’s president, Dr. Yusuf Jamiu, lamented that the devaluation has increased the financial burden on resident doctors, making it challenging for them to afford basic necessities.
“The devaluation has increased the financial burden on resident doctors, making it challenging for them to afford basic necessities,” Jamiu said. He emphasized the need for better remunerations for health workers to address the challenges facing the health sector.
Despite these challenges, the association remains committed to providing quality healthcare services to Nigerians. Jamiu also advised Nigerians to adopt backyard gardening to obtain necessary nutrition, citing inflation on foodstuffs as a major concern.
The ARD-UITH president highlighted the association’s achievements, including advocating for better welfare for members, repairing call rooms, and promoting research interest among resident doctors. The 2024 Annual General Meeting features a week-long event, including free medical outreach and eye surgery for indigent people living in Kwara. The theme of the week is “Reshaping Residency Training in Nigeria: Digital Technology, Financial Inclusion, and their Impact on Residency Training.”
This development comes as Nigerians continue to battle the effects of inflation, with the cost of healthy diets rising by 47.44% in just seven months.
The situation has been exacerbated by the depreciation of the naira, which has made it difficult for individuals to afford basic necessities.
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