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FG decries impact of migration of doctors, other health workers on sector

Novlyn Nwankwor Dec 20, 2022 0

The Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama, has decried the acute shortage of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals in government hospitals across all levels (local, state, and federal) including tertiary health…

Food and Health

Cross River doctors embark on strike over kidnap of colleagues

Edoka Itodo Nov 21, 2022 0

Doctors in Cross River State have embarked on an indefinite strike over the kidnap of some of their colleagues on Nov. 18. This was disclosed in a communiqué jointly signed by the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA's…

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ANALYSIS: Students, doctors fleeing hardship…How ‘Japa’ syndrome will cripple Nigerian systems

Novlyn Nwankwor Nov 15, 2022 0

The Yoruba slang 'Japa', which means to run or flee, has become synonymous with the mass exodus of Nigerians to other countries in search of greener pastures The nation's current state −insecurity and economic woes- has fueled the…

Health

Governors worried over mass exodus of doctors – Tambuwal

Novlyn Nwankwor Nov 6, 2022 0

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has lamented the prevalent brain drain in the health sector. The Nigerian News reports that there has been a recent surge of medical doctors migrating abroad in search of greener pastures and better…

Health

No agreement signed with UK – MDCN

Novlyn Nwankwor Oct 27, 2022 0

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has denied reports of signing an agreement that required all medical doctors to practice in Nigeria for at least 10 years before being qualified to live and work in the United Kingdom. The…

Health

NMA calls for state of emergency in health sector

Novlyn Nwankwor Oct 24, 2022 0

The Taraba State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the federal government to, as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency in the health sector for the sake of citizens. The state chairman, Bako Ali,…

Health

NMA decries exit of doctors from Ekiti

Novlyn Nwankwor Oct 19, 2022 0

The leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has decried the recent rate at which doctors are leaving their jobs in Ekiti State for greener pastures, a situation, which has become a source of concern to stakeholders. While…

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Channel demands to states, APC tells striking doctors

Prince Toby Aug 10, 2021 0

THE governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on the platform of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has appealed to the National Association of Residents Doctors (NARD) to negotiate with the affected state governments. In…

FG approves N1bn for payment of dead doctors’ benefits

Prince Toby Jul 23, 2021 0

THE Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, yesterday said the Federal Government has approved over N1 billion for payment of benefits for doctors who died in active service. Ngige, who disclosed to journalists at the end of a…