Tag: Nma
Brain Drain: Thousands of Nigerian doctors move abroad
In his response, the Commanding Officer of the 312 Artillery Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel I.J. Ufua, thanked the association for the…
Nigeria’s healthcare facilities capable of curbing medical tourism – NMA
NMA underscored the need to create awareness about the facilities available in Nigeria, so as to foster utility of same…
NMA worried as Dr. Nwachukwu remains in kidnappers’ captivity for over two weeks
Nwachukwu, a young medical graduate who studied in Ukraine was abducted on her way to Garki Hospital, Abuja, where she…
How to stop Nigerian doctors from leaving the country – NMA
Afolabi said that ideally, the number of doctors in Nigeria was far below the standard of the World Health Organisation,…
NMA yet to conclude ascertaining Nnamdi Kanu’s health status, DSS tells court
The court had, in a ruling on Sept. 26, ordered the NMA President to among others, constitute a team of…
Court orders NMA to ascertain Nnamdi Kanu’s health status
The judge ordered the panel, which he said should be between eight to 10 members, to investigate the Department of…
LASG debunks NMA’s salary cut claims, says Lagos doctors remain highest paid in Nigeria
The Commissioner stressed that Lagos doctors remain the highest-paid in Nigeria’s public health system, with the state going beyond the…
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…
South-West doctors reject new allowances, threaten strike
He revealed that the national leadership of NMA had given the Federal Government 21 days ultimatum to withdraw the circular.
NMA raises concerns over leadership crisis in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
“The health of Nigerians is not a bargaining chip. It is a sacred responsibility that must be safeguarded by all…
‘Consider lives of 20m Kano residents’, Gov. Yusuf begs striking doctors
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has waded into the dispute between the state chapter of the Nigerian…
NMA orders indefinite strike in Lagos over tragic death of colleague
Diaso was killed by a faulty elevator at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos (popularly known as the Lagos Island General…
Gunmen disguised as patients to kidnap doctor in Calabar
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Cross River Command, DSP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident.
Doctors in Nasarawa hospitals begin five days warning strike
This follows an ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on June 13, 2023 to the government to address…
Kogi NMA decries poor welfare package
The NMA also expressed dismay over the human resource gaps in various health Institutions at all levels in the state.