Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify words that are related to the japa syndrome in a given passage ii. Write the meaning of the words and use them in sentences iii. Demonstrate the mastery of each word iv. Apply their thoughts on the given topic

Learning Activities

1. The class is divided into two groups. Each group has two discussants, the groups are guided to study the ethics of conversation ii. Pupils in small groups, write the meaning of the identified words and use them in other meaningful sentences iii. Each group brainstorm for some minutes, they demonstrate among themselves the pronunciation and meaning of new words that they may come about

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration ii. Critical thinking and problem solving iii. Leadership skills and Personal Development iv. Creativity and Imagination

Learning Materials

• Wall charts
• Audio player
• Video clip
• Wall charts
• Laptop
• Online News Publication – The Vanguard Newspaper

Content

The Japa Syndrome In Nigeria (LASUTH CASE)

The management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has reported that the hospital has lost about 150 nurses due to what is being referred to as “Japa syndrome” in the past three years, which seems to refer to the migration of health workers to other countries. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Professor Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has reported that the hospital’s exit replacement policy has ensured that LASUTH is not heavily affected by this mass resignation of nurses. However, he also reported that recently there have been fewer applications for positions at nurses and other health workers focusing in such has become few as a contingent of qualified nurses are engaged some retired nurses on a contract basis to fill the gaps” to reduce medical tourism, the hospital has upgraded many of its departments to offer tertiary services. Additionally, the hospital is working on the expansion of its Surgical Emergency Unit, Psychiatric Unit and Resident Doctors’ quarters.

Answer the following questions on the passage

1. What is the primary reason for the loss of nurses at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in the past three years? a) Retirement b) Resignation due to poor working conditions c) Migration to other countries (Japa syndrome) d) Death 
2. How has LASUTH been able to mitigate the impact of the loss of nurses? a) By offering higher salaries b) By implementing an exit replacement policy c) By offering more training opportunities d) All of the above 
3. What is the hospital’s approach to filling the gap left by the loss of nurses? a) Recruiting only graduate nurses b) Recruiting double qualified nurses c) Engaging retired nurses on a contract basis d) All of the above 
4. How has the hospital been working to reduce medical tourism? a) Offering more telemedicine services b) Upgrading many of its departments to offer tertiary services c) Building more hospitals in the state d) All of the above