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Patients stranded as specialist shortage hits public hospitals

By Punch NewspapersOctober 18, 2026Nigeria

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A critical shortage of specialists in Nigerian public hospitals leaves patients with long waits and restricted access to life-saving care amid a rising NCD

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Published: October 18, 2026
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