Ogun Faces Severe Doctor Shortage, NMA Warns
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Ogun doctor shortage has reached a critical level, with only 1,200 doctors serving an estimated nine million residents, the Nigerian Medical…
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Pulse on the Brink: Nigeria’s Looming Doctors’ Strike Exposes a Healthcare System in Peril
ABUJA, Nigeria – In the fluorescent-lit corridors of Nigeria’s public hospitals, a quiet tension is building. Patients wait, nurses whisper, and doctors weigh their…
NARD Suspends Indefinite Strike After 29 Days of Disruption
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, which began 29 days ago and severely disrupted services…
Minister Condemns Kidnap of Neurosurgeon, Warns of Health Security Risk
ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Adekunle Salako, has condemned the abduction of Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a neurosurgeon…
Kwara Health Crisis Deepens as Only 99 Doctors Serve State
ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State is battling a severe medical manpower crisis, with only 99 doctors currently serving across its hospitals — far below…