Who Bears the Burden When Nigeria Fails Its Health Workers? The death of Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa should never have happened. A young resident doctor, full of promise and dreams, collapsed in the very hospital where he gave his last strength after working three days straight without rest. His colleagues called him “Femoski,” and many of … Read more
Donald Trump has announced Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and a long-time ally, as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon, who served as the Small Business Administration chief during Trump’s first presidency, has been a prominent supporter of Trump, contributing millions of dollars to his campaigns. In a statement on Truth Social, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach, ‘Alaafia Eko,’ starting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative will take place at 12 designated centers across the six health districts and aims to offer healthcare services to over 50,000 residents. Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, Special … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach, ‘Alaafia Eko,’ scheduled to start on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The outreach will be held at 12 designated centers across the six health districts, aiming to provide healthcare services to over 50,000 residents. Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the … Read more
By Comfort Olayinka For healthcare reform, the federal government is championing a data-driven approach to managing performance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to collaborating with state and local authorities to address the data gap in the sector. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
ANPA and MDCN signed an MoU to secure WFME accreditation for Nigeria’s medical education, aiming to enhance healthcare standards and integrate diaspora physicians into the local system. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a landmark development for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) and the Medical and Dental Council … Read more