Medical News


STRIKE: We’re Least Paid in Africa —Anambra doctors

ONITSHA— Doctors in Anambra State Civil Service, under the aegis of National Association of …

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Health sector: Its politics and fate of Nigerian patients

Just some few days ago, Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), and National Union of Allied Health Pr…

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JOHESU FMC Katsina Embark on Strike Over IPPIS

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Katsina has suspended s…

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Nigerian Medical Association to Hold EMergency Delegates Meeting on National Strike Today

Doctors, under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), will hold an emergency delegat…

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Test 'can boost IVF success by half': Scientists find new way to identify embryos that will implant in the womb

  . Each year, clinics carry out about 60,000 IVF treatments . Many couples remain childl…

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NAFDAC Begins Enforcement for Mobile Authentication Service Nationwide

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has commenced enforcement of…

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LATEST ON DOCTORS STRIKE: Consultants Opt Out of NMA Strike, Resume Work

Relying on the judgment of the National Industrial Court which stopped the Federal Government from…

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LEADERSHIP EDITORIAL BOARD: NMA Fast Losing Public Sympathy Because of Its Penchant for Going on Strike Over Flimsy Reasons

On Tuesday, July 1, doctors in public hospitals across the country, under the auspices of the Nige…

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Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy Abstract Submissions for ASABA 2014

Abstracts Submission for the 54th NSP Annual Scientific Conference 2014: The Education Committee…

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PUNCH EDITORIAL BOARD: Nigerian Doctors Have Over-used and Abused the Strike Weapon

THE rot in Nigeria’s health care delivery system has once again been brought to the fore as …

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Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to Govt: Shun Disparity Between Pharmacists, Medical Doctors

Osun State chapter of the Pharmaceuticals Society of Nigeria (PSN) has urged the state government …

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Health Sector Reform Coalition Seeks Presidential Assent to National Health Bill

Joint coalition of civil societies and health organisations in Nigeria has called on President Goo…

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Nigerian doctors: We Are Not Ready to Call Off strike

Contrary to an earlier report that the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Medical Association would be…

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The Trade Union Congress (TUC): NMA Strike Selfish, Anti-people

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has described the nationwide strike embarked upon by the Nigeria Me…

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Dry mouth (xerostomia)

  The saliva present in the mouth serves to lubricate and reduce friction in the mouth, the…

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FG should ignore striking doctors – Pharm. Akintayo, PSN President

  In this interview with GBENRO ADEOYE, the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nige…

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SPDC Gives N26m Scholarship To Nurses

The Shell Petroleum Development Company during the week presented a cheque ofN25.9m sholarship and…

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Doctors’ Strike May End on Monday – Health Minister

The Federal Government on Friday expressed hope that the ongoing strike would be called off on Mon…

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New Overseas Registration Process Will Enhance Public Protection

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will introduce a new registration process for nurses who t…

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Doctors Strike May End on Monday - FG

The Federal Government on Friday expressed hope that the ongoing strike would be called off on Mon…

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