Nigeria: Practice Licence Now a Prerequisite for Medical Graduates' Participation in NYSC Scheme

10 November 2015

Abuja — In an effort to stem quackery and untoward practices in the medical profession, the federal government monday barred all graduates of medicine from participating in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme until they qualify as medical doctors and secure practice licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

The move came amid several complaints bordering on the level of competence displayed by some of the corps members posted mostly to rural areas to provide medical services.

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