Nigeria ‘ll continue to suffer consequences of ‘japa syndrome’ if … – NMA
'The medical doctor is faced with increasing and disturbing challenges, the point of becoming a loathed and misunderstood professional'
300 doctors exited Jigawa in 5 months – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern about the exodus of 300 medical doctors from Jigawa due to poor remuneration.
Lagos govt moves to avert doctors’ strike, assures public of ongoing talks
As the Medical Guild’s planned three-day warning strike over alleged salary deductions begins today, the Lagos State Government has appealed to the doctors to reconsider their planned industrial action, assuring that all grievances raised by the doctors are currently being addressed through ongoing negotiations.
UK doctors launch five-day strike, ignoring PM’s plea
Thousands of UK doctors launched a five-day strike early Friday after talks with the Labour government for a new pay increase failed to reach a deal.
C’River mulls raising doctors’ retirement age to 65
“In view of the realities we face, especially the shortage of skilled hands, we are seriously considering reviewing the retirement age of doctors from 60 to 65 years.
Ekiti, Ondo doctors reject FG’s pay review, warn of looming strike
The association also called on senior doctors to add their voices to the protest and urged members in the state to remain on standby for further instructions.
NARD gives government 4-week window to meet demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a four-week window to address all its outstanding demands
Empowering Wellness: Family doctors lead Nigeria’s mental health evolution
Nigeria’s family physicians are championing mental resilience as a cornerstone of both individual and societal well-being.
Ebonyi Gov increases salary of newly employed medical doctors to N500k
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a salary increment of N500,000 for the newly employed medical doctors in all primary healthcare facilities in the state.
Japa: Lagos Govt moves to bridge 33,000 doctors’ deficit
The Lagos State Government has launched strategic initiatives to address a severe shortage of medical doctors, as the state grapples with a deficit of 33,000 healthcare professionals.
Nigeria now biggest exporter of doctors — Babajide, Lagos NMA chairman
Nigeria’s Healthcare has witnessed an unprecedented crisis. This is evidenced by the distortions of COVID, skyrocketing foreign exchange, the high cost of drugs the exodus of doctors and the collapse of a system.
