Brain Drain: Recommendation, solution to health problem — NMA
The condition of service can only be improved when we have enough manpower because if one doctor does the work of three doctors then you are not likely to give your best. The issue of exit replacement is something that the government must develop a realistic policy. If you give me 10 doctors and two […]
Zimbabwe doctors continue strike despite court ruling to resume work
Striking Zimbabwe government junior doctors remained on strike on Monday despite a Labour Court ruling issued on Friday giving them 48 hours to return to work. The doctors went on strike on Sept. 3 demanding better working conditions and improved salaries. Their direct employer, the Health Service Board, took the matter to the Labour Court […]
Ondo doctors to build 59-bed health clinic in Akure
Medical doctors in Ondo State have unveiled plans to build a 59-bed health clinic in Akure, the state capital as part of activities geared towards ensuring access to healthcare in the state.
DOCTORS: poor working conditions, remuneration, cause for relocation —UCH CMD
Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has expressed concern over the mass emigration of doctors to other countries. Otegbayo said this at the inauguration of the renovated Public Relations Department of the hospital on Monday, in Ibadan. According to him, the brain drain plaguing the country’s health sector […]
Nigeria needs 290, 000 medical doctors to meet WHO standard –CMD
A medical expert. Prof. Abdulkadir Tabari has called for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to make Nigeria’s medical residency program relevant and visible in the global mix. Tabari who is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna made the call in an address at the 39th annual General meeting and scientific conference […]
Two medical doctors appear before council for alleged gross negligence
Two doctors on Wednesday appeared before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, over alleged gross professional negligence. Those who appeared are Dr Ikeji Charles of Kefland Family Hospital, Apo Mechanic Extension, Abuja, and Dr Terhemba Lan, who runs a hospital in Mpape, Bwari area council, FCT. The prosecuting counsel, Mr Nasiru Aliyu, alleged […]
