The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that a critical staff shortage is hampering its ability to perform regulatory duties effectively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, addressed the issue of inadequate staffing during a press briefing. She emphasized that while NAFDAC is primarily known for … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Salisu Mu’azu Babura as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Dutse Teaching Hospital. The Federal Ministry of Health confirmed the appointment, effective October 31, 2024. Dr. Mu’azu previously served as the Permanent Secretary at the State Ministry of Health. Currently, he is attending … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious four-pillar agenda aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare system during his address at the 105th meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors held at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Abeokuta today. Editor’s Pick: … Read more
Ngige also threatened that the Federal Government would enforce the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy for resident doctors who have been on strike since Monday. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has said that medical treatment in Nigeria is “fairly okay.” Meanwhile, the minister is not out rightly speaking against seeking medical … Read more