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Nigerian doctor charged with professional negligence
The doctor appeared before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Tribunal.
Tag: Tajudeen Sanusi
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
JAMB conducts professional exam for 903 foreign medical, dental graduates
The board says the examination will enable them practice in Nigeria.
Two years after Nigerian hospital accused of negligence, court hearing yet to commence
The case has been adjourned till November 15.
Court, Medical Council yet to act a year after ‘negligence’ caused woman’s death
A 29-year-old woman died at the Abuja Federal Medical Centre after doctors allegedly abandoned her.
Major health stories in the news last week
Medical directors sue Abuja area council over ‘illegal charges’
Don’t interfere with training, certification of doctors, NMA tells Senate
Association says medical examinations should be free from legislative scrutiny.
Senate Begins Hearing On Petition Against Registrar Of Nigerian Medical and Dental Council
Some graduates of foreign medical schools and their parents petition against the Council
Six months later, Medical Council still investigating alleged medical negligence at Abuja hospital
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation had highlighted alleged cases of negligence at the public hospital.
