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How many registered psychiatrists are there in Nigeria?

Mental health care in Nigeria is severely lacking due to a shortage of psychiatrists. The country has an estimated population of more than 200 million people, and according to the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, there are currently about 250 psychiatrists practising in the West African country.

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