Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to lead the charge in promoting health insurance schemes in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit by the NMA’s national leadership, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of health insurance in ensuring citizens have access to quality healthcare services. “We need to find a way to … Read more
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon to protest the kidnap of Dr Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala-based private practitioner. This contained in a statement by Dr Princeston Okam and Dr Ifeanyi Obiaeli, its Chairman and Secretary respectively, saying their decision followed the release … Read more
Bandits killed the eldest son of Kaduna State Judge Janet Galadima while demanding a ransom to free her and three other children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have killed the eldest son of Janet Galadima, a judge of the Kaduna State Customary Court, while demanding a N300 million ransom to free the judge and her … Read more
Ondo Doctors Stage Warning Strike Over Unpaid Salariess. Protest held on hospital premises; members determined to halt activities until demands addressed. President of UNIMEDTH ARD, Dr. John Matthew, voices grievances, citing non-payment of salaries and staff shortage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital in … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has embarked on a five-day warning strike over the refusal of the government to increase their salaries, among other challenges. The latest action by the medical practitioners is following the expiration of the three-week ultimatum they issued to the government earlier. EkoHotBlog … Read more
COVID-19, NMA The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Sunday said that the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulation 2021 law would help to curb the spread of the pandemic across the country. Prof. Innocent Ujah, NMA President, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to prioritise the welfare of doctors and other health professionals while lauding the sacrifices of the doctors who were killed by COVID-19 in parts of the country. A statement issued on Saturday by Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the President assured that the welfare of doctors and other health workers … Read more
Three medical doctors have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. The Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr Bulus Umaru confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. Dr Bulus Umaru said, “three gynaecologists and two auxiliary staff have contracted the coronavirus in the course of their work of dealing with patients. “The doctors are now … Read more
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kaduna State Chapter has threatened to withdraw its services over a supposed assault of a medical doctor in Kaduna state. According to a report obtained by naija news, the Chairman of the association, Dr. Stephen Kache demanded suitable corrective activity against a police inspector who supposedly attacked a clinical doctor … Read more