Patients Appeal as Hospitals in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti Struggle with Staff and Medicine Shortages

Patients in public hospitals across Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States are facing severe disruptions caused by acute staff shortages and a lack of essential drugs. At the Specialist Hospital in Okitipupa, overwhelmed doctors and nurses leave many patients in pain without timely care. High costs of medicines outside hospital pharmacies are forcing some to skip doses, worsening their conditions. In Osun State, free healthcare still demands patients provide delivery kits and consumables. Medical experts warn that declining staff morale, poor pay and the “Japa” syndrome are driving specialists abroad and overworking those who remain. Ekiti State has begun building three new general hospitals and recruiting about 100 health workers to boost capacity. Officials say sustained funding and maintenance are vital to restoring affordable, quality public healthcare.

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