In Nigerian news, it has been reported that the president, Muhammadu Buhari, has travelled to the UK for medical treatment.
A leading Nigerian doctor has accused President Muhammadu
Buhari of reneging on a promise to end "medical tourism" by seeking
treatment in the UK.
Nigerians spent $1bn (£690,000) on foreign medical trips in
2013, most of which was unnecessary, said Dr Osahon Enabulele.
Nigerian politicians were mostly treated by Nigerian doctors
in the UK, he added.
Mr Buhari flew to London on Monday to be treated for an ear
infection.
It is unclear where the 73-year-old would be treated for
what his office described as a "persistent" infection.
Dr Enabulele, vice-president of the Commonwealth Medical
Association, said it was a "national shame" that Mr Buhari went to
the UK for treatment when Nigeria had more than 250 ear, nose and throat (ENT)
specialists, as well as a National Ear Centre.
Mr Buhari should lead by example by using Nigerian doctors
and facilities, and ensure government officials do not go abroad on "frivolous"
medical trips, he added.
The UK had more than 3,000 Nigerian-trained doctors, and the
US more than 5,000, Dr Enabule said, accusing the government of failing to
address the brain drain by improving working conditions and health centres.
Mr Buhari, in a speech delivered on his behalf to the
Nigeria Medical Association in April, said the government's hard-earned cash
would not be spent on treating officials overseas, especially when Nigeria had
the expertise.
Nigeria is one of Africa's biggest oil producers but most of
its citizens live in poverty.
Mr Buhari took office last year on a promise to tackle
corruption and waste.
Culled from BBC News
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