Delta Raises Retirement Age for Clinical Health Workers to 65
DELTA, Nigeria – The Delta State Government has raised the retirement age for eligible clinical health professionals in government hospitals from 60 to 65…
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Ondo Loses Over 400 Doctors in Five Years – NMA
ONDO, Nigeria – Ondo State has lost more than 400 doctors from its medical workforce over five years, leaving about 500 doctors in public…
Kaduna Has Only 1,600 Licensed Doctors as NMA Cites Insecurity, Poor Pay
KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State has about 1,600 licensed doctors, down from approximately 2,000 previously, as insecurity, poor remuneration and professional burnout continue to…
Yobe Approves Jobs for 1,095 Medical, Allied Health Students
YOBE, Nigeria – Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 1,095 medical and allied health students undergoing training in higher…
Over 10,000 Nigerians Now Working in UK NHS as Nigeria Battles Health Worker Shortage
ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 10,494 Nigerians are listed among staff in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), according to data shared by…
African Health Ministers Set Priorities for Stronger Health Systems
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – African health ministers are considering new measures to strengthen health financing, expand the health workforce, improve emergency preparedness and build…
Nigeria Health Crisis: Academy Demands Urgent Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Academy of Medical Sciences (ACADMEDS) has urged the Federal Government to take urgent action to tackle Nigeria’s worsening healthcare workforce…
Nigeria’s Missing Doctors: Can the Diaspora Fill the Gap?
ABUJA, Nigeria- The video consultation can cross borders in seconds. Expertise can travel from Maryland to Abuja, from London to Lokoja, and from Toronto…
WHO Backs African Health Training Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting nine African countries, including Nigeria, to fast-track competency-based health training reforms aimed at producing…
Nigeria Hired 37,000 Health Workers. Why Are Doctors, Nurses Still Leaving?
LAGOS, Nigeria – Every day, Nigeria loses some of its most experienced doctors and nurses to hospitals overseas. Even as the federal government recruits…