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He added that improvements are also expected in disease control and healthcare access, given the country’s population size and the ...

A source at the doctors' meeting told PREMIUM TIMES that the discussion centred on the federal government’s response to the ...

Mr Afolabi maintained that these challenges have led to increased cases of burnout, anxiety and depression among medical practitioners.

"When the political elites are affected by anything, they jump up and ensure their interests are protected. Now that HIV ...

The industrial action, which follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum to the federal government, has left patients struggling to ...

While the communiqué expressed concern over unresolved welfare issues and the treatment of medical professionals, it also highlighted the challenges ...

The NMA Katsina state branch expressed disappointment and unequivocal condemnation over the issue

The association is also demanding the immediate approval of specialist allowances for all doctors

The doctors have now declared a one-week warning strike starting Monday, 7 July, with a threat to embark on an ...

Mr Audu stressed that the principles of fairness and justice must guide the adjustment of allowances as previously agreed

Mr Adamu explained that the matter may stem from a misunderstanding regarding consultants who had completed their residency training and ...

The doctors' association said the strike would commence at an Abuja hospital but may become a nationwide strike.

Held from 27 April to 2 May, 2025, in Katsina State, the event was themed “The Universal Applicability of Care ...

The doctors also want the retirement age of healthcare workers increased, in line with previous advocacy by health unions.

President Bola Tinubu says Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe's appointment took effect from March 11, 2025.

Mr Audu noted that while the policy alone would “not be enough” to address all challenges in the health sector, ...

NMA alleged an attempt to drag its name in the mud.

He said healthcare is not just about saving lives but maintaining a sustainable system that could attract and retain the ...

Mr Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, officially kicked off the weeklong programme on Tuesday in his Iyin-Ekiti country home.

The NMA condemned the the interdiction of the LASUCOM provost by the LASU VC, saying the development “is getting worrisome".

NMA said it is nearly impossible for doctors who earn an average of $300 per month to cope with the ...

“While we are still investigating the patient’s travel history, the state government is taking immediate action to contain any possible ...

Under the initiative, the governor said 50 medical doctors under the state government's employment, will each receive ₦2 million.

NMA chairman the Ogun State chapter, Azeem Ashimi, explained that the decision to proceed on an indefinite strike came after ...

“In recent times, President Tinubu’s desire to rescue the country from so many issues that have bedevilled it has thrown ...