THE Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State chapter, has kicked against the directive by the Head of Service of Federation for the removal of Medical and Dental Interns (House Officers) and Corps (NYSC) doctors from the scheme of service, labelling them as students.

A medical expert, Prof. Caleb Mpyet, has decried the dearth of ophthalmologists in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Mpyet, of Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, said this while delivering the 97th inaugural lecture series of the university on Thursday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Federal Government last night said over a billion naira was earmarked for payment as death benefits to doctors that died in active service. The government said already it has commenced the payment of death benefits to deceased doctors and other health workers under the Group Life Insurance. Minister of […]

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA in Akwa Ibom State has commended the state commissioner for lands and water resources, Pastor Umo Eno for his sacrificial role even as a private citizen in helping to save lives during the last wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state chairman of the NMA, Dr. Ime Sylvester Udoh gave […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja A medical doctor, Dr Solomon Nidiamaka working with General Hospital Ugwolawo, in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi state has been kidnapped by gunmen. Dr Nidiamaka it was gathered was forcefully taken away by the kidnappers around 8:30 am from the hospital premises on Monday. A statement issued by the […]