Tag: doctors
US reopens visa doors for Nigerian doctors amid health crisis
The United States has lifted its suspension on visa processing for foreign-trained doctors, including those from Nigeria.
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).