NMA Demands Retirement Age Extension to 65 as Nigeria Faces Worsening Doctor Shortage
ABUJA – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to increase the retirement age for clinical health workers…
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NMA Urges Doctors to Lead Fight Against Quackery, Uphold Ethical Standards
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on doctors to take the lead in combating quackery and unethical practices in Nigeria’s…
NMA Seeks Investigation into Doctor’s Death
PORT-HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Port Harcourt doctor’s death has sparked renewed concern among healthcare professionals after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch,…
NMA Condemns Alleged EFCC Assault on Uyo Doctors
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association backs its Akwa Ibom chapter after alleged harassment, assault and detention of doctors by suspected operatives of…
Leadership Crisis Deepens in Lagos NMA as Rival Factions Claim Legitimacy
LAGOS, Nigeria – A deepening leadership crisis has engulfed the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, with rival factions laying claim to…
Abducted Anambra Doctor Regains Freedom, NMA Reviews Planned Strike
ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association has confirmed the release of abducted medical practitioner, Dr Edwin Emegakor, following days in captivity after he…
Ondo Doctors Threaten Strike Over Poor Welfare, Staffing Crisis Deepens
AKURE, Nigeria – Doctors under the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State warn of possible industrial action over worsening welfare conditions and staffing…
Poor Pay Drives Young Nigerians Away from Medicine – Ipaye Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – Former Ogun State Health Commissioner, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, warns that poor remuneration for Nigerian doctors may deter young people from entering…
Jigawa Ends 15-Year Pay Stalemate for Health Workers
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has approved a new salary structure for medical doctors and other health workers, ending a 15-year stalemate…
Doctor Freed After Three Weeks in Abuja Kidnap Ordeal
ABUJA, Nigeria – An Abuja-based medical doctor, Dr. Chinonye Nwachukwu, has regained her freedom three weeks after she was abducted while travelling to work.…