The Kogi chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical & Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) has once again called on the State Government to promptly reconsider the current salary structure for doctors working in the state’s civil service to counteract … Continue reading Kogi doctors appeal to gov. Bello for salary review
Dr. Yunusa Sunusi, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital, has been removed from his position merely three weeks after the hospital’s reopening. The decision, announced by Samira Sulaiman, a spokesperson for the Hospital Management Board (HMB), … Continue reading Kano government dismisses hospital CMD over capacity concerns
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has lauded the World Health Organisation, Federal Ministry of Health and the investigative team working on the Kangaroo Mother Care Project for low-weight babies, for choosing the state among the five states that will … Continue reading Adeleke celebrates WHO over ‘Kangaroo Mother Care’ initiative
In a remarkable medical discovery, researchers have reported the unprecedented case of an 8cm (3in) worm found alive in the brain of a 64-year-old Australian woman, marking the world’s first occurrence of such an incident. According to The BBC, the … Continue reading Live worm found in Australian woman’s brain
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has revealed its intention to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting next month to determine whether a nationwide strike will be initiated. Dr. Victor Makanjuola, President of MDCAN, disclosed this … Continue reading Medical and dental consultants association set to determine strike decision in September
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has countered rumors suggesting that it owes its security personnel more than six months’ worth of wages. Dr Pius Ughakpoteni, NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, released a statement in Port Harcourt to provide clarity … Continue reading NDDC denies allegations of withholding 6 months’ salary payments for workers
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria is actively addressing the ongoing issue of nurses emigrating abroad, given that Nigeria is ranked seventh among 57 nations grappling with a severe shortage of healthcare workers. Dr. Faruk Abubakar, the Registrar and … Continue reading Council set to address nurses who are trying to ‘japa’ out of the country
The Lagos State Government has declared its intention to enforce penalties on traditional medical practitioners operating within the state if they do not register their facilities with the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB). The Registrar of LSTMB, Babatunde Adele, … Continue reading Lagos govt. warns traditional medical practitioners to stay registered or face sanctions
According to the NCDC, there have been a total of 4,160 suspected cases reported from 27 states, spanning 139 Local Government Areas across Nigeria. The NCDC shared this information in a comprehensive diphtheria report spanning from May 2022 to July … Continue reading NCDC confirms 1,534 cases of Diphtheria with 137 fatalities
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has temporarily halted its scheduled daily nationwide protest following a closed-door discussion with key Senate officials. NARD President Emeka Orji shared this development, clarifying that a reevaluation will take place within the next … Continue reading Resident doctors temporarily suspends planned protest
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT), in collaboration with the Nasarawa and Kogi states chapters, has called on the Federal Government to reconsider its stance on the “No work no pay” policy for medical workers. This plea … Continue reading NMA appeals to FG to revoke ‘No Work No Pay’ plans for medical workers
Drink spiking, the act of adding alcohol or drugs to a person’s drink without their knowledge or consent, is a serious crime that occurs in various settings, including nightclubs, bars, parties, and private gatherings. A recent viral TikTok video showcased … Continue reading What to do if your drink was poisoned
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has taken significant palliative measures to alleviate the financial burden on vulnerable residents in the wake of the fuel subsidy removal. The Governor suspended registration and consultation fees in government-owned hospitals across the state, providing … Continue reading Akeredolu suspends hospital registration and consultation fees
The Nigerian government has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) by directing the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors in Federal Tertiary Hospitals to enforce the “no work, no … Continue reading FG to enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy on striking resident doctors
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has taken a strong stance following the tragic death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a medical house officer, who lost her life in an elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. In … Continue reading NMA commences indefinite strike following doctor’s tragic death
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has refuted a Twitter user’s claim that a recent Red Cross outreach in Abuja showed a spike in HIV cases. The user stated that 119 out of 197 people tested positive, … Continue reading NACA debunks reports of HIV spike in Abuja
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite strike starting from Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 12 am. NARD President, Dr. Emeka Orji, disclosed that the decision was made during the July National Executive Council meeting in … Continue reading Resident doctors commence indefinite strike today
The Plateau Government plans to initiate a vaccination drive for 4.3 million cattle to combat the spread of anthrax within the state. Dr. Sipak Shase, the Director of the Plateau State Ministry of Agriculture, conveyed this announcement to reporters in … Continue reading Plateau government launches massive cattle vaccination
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is set to meet with President Bola Tinubu in a bid to prevent the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from going ahead with their planned industrial action. During a meeting with … Continue reading Speaker holds meeting with Tinubu to address planned resident doctors’ strike
In the first quarter of 2023, Nigeria spent a significant sum of $1.04 million on healthcare services provided abroad, as revealed in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s quarterly statistical bulletin. This amount represented a notable increase of 40.54% compared to … Continue reading Nigeria’s medical tourism expenditure surges by over 40%
The Nigerian Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country, specifically detected on a farm in Niger State. Earlier, on June 13, 2023, the government had warned the public about the anthrax outbreak in neighboring … Continue reading FG confirms first ‘Anthrax’ case in Niger state
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World Health Organisation (WHO) agency, has stated that aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, may have the potential to cause cancer. In a press statement … Continue reading WHO declares Aspartame sweetener as possible cancer causing Agent
The United Nations Population Fund has warned that the lack of funding for family planning in the country could result in an increase in unwanted pregnancies and abortions. This was highlighted during the 2023 World Population Day event organized by … Continue reading Nigeria faces potential surge of 700,000 unwanted pregnancies in 2023, says UNDP
Global vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced that 18 million doses of the RTS,S vaccine, the first-ever malaria vaccine, will be distributed to twelve African countries over the next two years. … Continue reading Lifesaving malaria vaccine set to reach more African countries
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh two-week ultimatum to address the lingering demands of its members. This decision was reached during the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) virtual meeting held by NARD. … Continue reading Strike looms as doctors issue FG fresh two weeks ultimatum on pending issues
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