Tag: doctors
Hospitals crippled nationwide as doctors reject FG’s ₦11.9bn offer
Suleiman maintained that the strike would continue until all the association’s demands are met. “This is not a fight against…
Strike: Hope for doctors as FG promises quick payment of N11.9bn backlog in 72 hours
The statement added that N11.995 billion will be released within 72 hours to cover other arrears, including accoutrement allowance (for…
Doctors suspend strike but warn of action if demands aren’t met in 21 days
While some members pushed for an immediate strike, appeals from stakeholders and new commitments from the government led to a…
Doctors begin strike at LASUTH, patients left stranded
Photos from the hospital show patients and their families waiting helplessly, with many unable to receive medical care.
Lagos doctors begin warning strike ove
The Guild’s Secretary, Dr. Adekunle Akinade, confirmed that the union is fully prepared to escalate its actions if the government…
YSUTH secures full accreditation to train 25 resident doctors
Governor Mai Mala Buni made the announcement on Monday through a statement released by Mamman Mohammed, the Director-General for Press…
Illorin doctors declare 2-day strike, as police officer assaults colleague
Dr Ola Ahmed, the Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), who spoke on behalf of the association, stated that…
Panic about doctors leaving Nigeria unnecessary: Health minister
Ehanire explained that the ministry was working with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service to use the…
ABSUTH sacks 6 doctors
The Chief Medical Director, Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Dr Shedrack Offiah, said the management had sacked six doctors…
Nearly 3,000 striking doctors resign in India
Nearly 3,000 striking junior doctors working in six government medical colleges in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh resigned…
Doctor’s strike: Patients groan at UBTH
Patients at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Friday groaned as they were abandoned by striking resident doctors.
734 doctors die of COVID-19 in India
India’s main association of physicians, on Thursday, said more than four times as many doctors had died than the government…
Niger recruits 31 doctors, 250 midwives
Dr Maikudi Muhammad, Niger State Health Commissioner has said that the Niger State Government has recruited 250 midwives for its…
Coronavirus scare: 25 Nigerian doctors go into isolation
A record 25 Nigerian doctors on Saturday night went into isolation at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital(UBTH).
Corruption: EFCC goes after doctors who give fake medical report
The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed that the Commission will henceforth…
Kebbi: 100 doctors to offer free medical services
The Kebbi Government in collaboration with a team of 100 doctors from the country, Chile and the United States will…
Strike: Being a doctor is a divine call — COOUTH MD
The Chief Medical Director, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Dr Basil Nwankwo says issues being agitated by the…
Sanwo-Olu’s wife pledges to work with doctors on health initiatives
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has expressed her readiness to collaborate with medical practitioners to play up…
Why doctors are on warning strike in Anambra — MDCAN
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) branch, says doctors…
I was misquoted on doctors’ brain drain – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has clarified his position on the issue of migration by Nigerian…
Kogi Govt. approves immediate recruitment of doctors
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has granted express approval to the Governing Boards of Kogi State Hospitals Management Board (KSHMB)…
Why Nigerian doctors are leaving Nigeria enmasse — NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has attributed poor remuneration and inadequate health facilities as some of the major reasons for…
Kogi Govt. urged to prioritise doctors’ welfare
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged Kogi government to give utmost priority to the welfare of health workers to…
40 doctors sacked for helping protesters in Nicaragua
Authorities in Nicaragua on Monday sacked 40 more doctors for tending to those injured in recent protests, local media reported.
40 doctors sacked for helping protesters
Authorities in Nicaragua on Monday sacked 40 more doctors for tending to those injured in recent protests, local media reported.
Doctors decry high personal income tax deductions
Doctors in Enugu State on Wednesday decried high personal income tax deductions by the state government.
5,000 Nigerian doctors are in South Africa – Consul General
The Consul General (CG) of Nigeria in South Africa, Mr. Godwin Adama, has said there were 5,000 Nigerian Medical practitioners…
Yobe Govt ready for negotiation with doctors
The Yobe Government says it is ready for discussions with the state branch of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD)…
Doctors issue 21-day ultimatum to Yobe Govt.
The Association of Resident Doctors in Yobe, on Wednesday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, to address some…
Doctors who reject gunshot victims face 5-year jail term – Police
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday warned hospitals and doctors to henceforth desist from rejecting gunshot victims, saying such…