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We describe the advent of pediatric radiology in Nigeria and the challenges associated with establishing the subspecialty. Nigeria has very few radiologists with a special interest in pediatric radiology caring for more than 82 million children. One major challenge is the lack of interest in the subspecialty owing to the lack of remuneration when compared with others like interventional radiology. The majority of the radiologists also do not have specialized training in pediatric radiology. With very few children’s hospitals, where to work after graduation is also a deterrent for pediatric radiologists. Put simply, Nigeria needs help. We also suggest ways to overcome these challenges.
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Omidiji, O.A., Atalabi, O.M. Pediatric radiology as a subspecialty in Nigeria: to be or not to be?. Pediatr Radiol 51, 592–593 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04772-4
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