BMJ  2005;331:1203 (19 November), doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7526.1203-c

Letter

Health in Africa

International experience may provoke animosity towards those returning home

The first 150 words of the full text of this article appear below.

EDITOR—Lucas's editorial once again raises the important issue of migration of healthcare professionals from Africa to the West.¹ However, this is a general issue faced by all developing nations and includes internal migration in Africa from poorer to wealthier African countries.^2-5

The way in which healthcare professionals returning to their home country from a period of working or training abroad are received may be an important consideration. They are often welcomed back, and the experience gained abroad will be shared with colleagues. However, there may occasionally be animosity from those who have not gained international experience to those who have.

The returning healthcare professional may find it difficult to adjust to working in a developing nation with restriction on facilities, investigations, and drugs. The impact of this on their personal job satisfaction is not determined. Furthermore, the international experience gained will include experience of personnel departments and conditions . . . [Full text of this article]

Trinity College, Dublin 8, Republic of Ireland donwauca@tcd.ie

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