Health

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. A letter signed by the Association’s President, Emeka Orji, disclosed that the processes for the strike would commence if the issues were not addressed before its January 24 to 28 National Executive Council meeting. NARD had issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government six months ago […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that 72 per cent of all confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2022 were reported in Ondo, Edo and Bauchi states. Director-General of the Centre, Ifedayo Adetifa disclosed this at the Federal Ministry of Health ministerial press briefing on COVID-19. Adetifa noted that the NCDC in collaboration with partners, federal and state stakeholders of the Technical Working Group has conducted […]

The Federal Government has said it is maintaining vigilance at the nation’s entry points to prevent a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, made this known at the Ministry’s ministerial press briefing on COVID-19 and other developments in the health sector. Ehanire revealed that the ministry has met with the World Health Organization and the Embassy of China to review the resurgence of COVID-19 […]

The Federal Government has lamented the acute shortage of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in government hospitals in local, state and federal level. Minister of State for Health, Ekumankama Nkama, stated that the ‘japa’ syndrome is adversely affecting services in hospitals. Nkama added that the Federal Ministry of Health and other government agents including the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation is working very […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit Covid-19 Antigen rapid test kits. A statement issued by the Agency, revealed that the counterfeit BTNX Incorporated COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits were communicated to NAFDAC by Health Canada. The statement, warned those in possession of the counterfeit product to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest agency […]

Rivers State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has threatened to shut down hospitals in the State following the incessant abduction of its members. NMA Secretary in the State, Hope Avundaa, stated this while reacting to the kidnap of a doctor, Steven Bagshaw. Bagshaw, who is a senior registrar with the State Government, was reportedly kidnapped at the entrance of his residence in Rumuokoro axis of Obio-Akpor Local Government […]

International universal health coverage day is a day set aside to create awareness on the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a Medical Practitioner, Ejike Mmadueke, speaks on the theme "build the world we want, a healthy future for all". Speaking further, Dr. Mmadueke highlights the challenges facing Nigeria’s health sector. Universal Health Coverage day is marked annually […]

Abia State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, today embarked on indefinite strike. A communiqué jointly issued by NMA’s Chairman, Abali Isaiah, and Secretary, Daniel Ekeleme, revealed that the Association took the decision after meeting on Wednesday. The communiqué lamented that doctors working at the State University Teaching Hospital and the Health Management Board are being owed between 21 to 25 months and 13 months’ salary arrears respectively. It […]

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria has said to meet the required number of doctors in the country, it is estimated that the country produces about 12,000 doctors every year. This was contained in a statement signed by the association’s President, Victor Makanjuola, and made available to newsmen. According to the statement, a survey carried out in March 2022, revealed that over 500 medical and dental consultants had […]