…statistics also showed that between January 1, 2022, and September 30, 2022, about 1,307 Nigerian-trained-doctors were licensed in the UK No fewer than fresh Ninty-One (91) Nigerian-trained doctors have been licensed by the United Kingdom’s General Medical Council. Accreditation of the 91 doctors occurred over 15 days between October 10 and October 25, 2022 it
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Only patriotic doctors can practice in Nigeria – Obi
…says it took a high sense of patriotism for any doctor to practice in Nigeria Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi has described continued migration of Nigerian trained medical doctors to other countries as unacceptable. He said it took a high sense of patriotism for any doctor to
Read moreDeclare state of emergency in the health sector – NMA tells FG
…says the state of emergency should be declared for the sake of Nigerian citizens The Taraba State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has asked the federal government to as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency in the health sector for the sake of Nigerian citizens. State chairman of the association,
Read moreNMA Sets Up Committee To Probe Disrupted Enugu Election
It is no news that the Nigerian health sector in Enugu branch has been in crisis and the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has set up a three-member committee to investigate circumstances that led to the disruption of the Enugu branch election last Thursday. Prof. Innocent Ujah, who is the current President of NMA, speaking at
Read moreUnsatisfied Election Split NMA in Enugu
The Enugu State Chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, on Saturday, gave in to unmanageable crisis as a group of the Medical Doctors’ Association that occurred from an emergency virtual meeting, claiming it has suspended the State Chairman, Dr Ike Okwesili. The group of Medical Doctors said it appointed Dr Onyekachi Ugwuonye of the Federal
Read moreNigeria Medical Association canvasses special number plates for doctors
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Anambra state has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to issue special number plates for its members for easy identification. The state Chairman, Dr. Jide Onyekwelu made the appeal during a visit with newly elected Executives of the Nigeria Medical Association(NMA), Anambra State Branch to the FRSC Anambra
Read moreCross River Doctors Accuse Governor Ayade Of Hiding COVID-19 Patients, Declare Indefinite Strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River State chapter has withdrawn its services from all medical facilities in the state. This contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, from the state chairman of the association, Agam Ayuk, on Sunday. Ayuk wondered why the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), was
Read moreStop labelling doctors criminals over death of patients – NMA boss
Newly elected chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra state chapter, Dr. Jide Onyekwelu has raised the alarm over spate of harassment, arrests and dehumanization of its members following deaths of patients in hospitals across the country. He also regretted the society’s negative perception of doctors, which it noted contributed to the attribution of
Read moreNMA laments lack of COVID 19 testing in Kogi
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State Chapter has lamented that testing for COVID 19 had remained a huge challenge in the state. The Kogi NMA Chairman, Kabir Zubair, disclosed this on Thursday while reacting to the claim by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that only one sample had been sent to the
Read moreCOVID19: Health Workers are endangered species, NMA cries out
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) said health care workers in the country are now endangered species as the fight against the COVID19 enters a new curve of over a thousand patients in Nigeria. It therefore appeals to Nigerians to help save lives of health care professionals who are now at the receiving end. In a statement
Read moreDon’t near COVID19 patients without protective gear, NMA warns Health workers
The Delta State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has warned its members and other health workers not to go near any COVID-19 patients without appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. The association said doctors and healthcare workers need to be adequately protected to save lives. Dr Ekeneam Omo, who is the state Chairman of NMA, while
Read moreOgun Doctors Alarmed Over Possible Spread of Coronavirus, Begs for Lockdown
The Ogun State, chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has raised the alarm over the possible spread of COVID-19 in the state. It, therefore, asked the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to lock down the state for at least two weeks in view of the increasing cases of COVID–19 across the country. The State Chairman of the association,
Read moreMedical Association Hits FG Over Failure to Contain Coronavirus Spread
The Nigerian Medical Association lashed out at the federal and state governments for failing to contain the spread of the disease. The NMA, in a statement by its President, Dr Francis Faduyile, raised the alarm over the absence of respirators and other equipment at some of the designated coronavirus isolation centres across the country. The NMA
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