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Osun Gubernatorial Candidate Bola Oyebamiji Promises to Overhaul Primary Healthcare Centres
APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji pledges to improve Osun State's primary healthcare system following a successful medical outreach program for over 1,500 residents in Ayedaade.
NMA Delta Warns of Continued Brain Drain Without Urgent Support for Medical Staff
The Delta State NMA warns that Nigeria will continue losing healthcare workers to migration unless the government provides better incentives and tax relief for medical staff.
NMA Delta Warns of Ongoing Healthcare Brain Drain
The Nigerian Medical Association in Delta State warns that the 'japa syndrome' will continue to hurt the nation unless healthcare workers are better incentivized and respected.
Ogun Deputy Governor Urges Enhanced Legal and Security Measures to Safeguard Doctors
Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele calls for better security and legal frameworks to protect medical professionals from violence at work.
Resident Doctors Announce August 10 Deadline for Nationwide Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has set an August 10 deadline for a nationwide strike, citing unresolved salary arrears and poor working conditions.
Ogunsola Advocates Mentorship to Combat Medical Brain Drain in Nigeria
University of Lagos VC Prof. Folasade Ogunsola argues that mentorship can help reduce Nigeria's brain drain by equipping young doctors with leadership skills and a broader perspective on professional success.
Ogun NMA Reports Rising Physician Attacks as Driver of Brain Drain
The Ogun State NMA warns that violence against doctors is worsening the brain drain crisis, noting that the state has only 1,200 physicians for nine million residents and needs thousands more to provide adequate care.
Nigerian Resident Doctors Initiate Indefinite Nationwide Strike Starting August 10
Citing unresolved welfare issues and workplace safety concerns, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has scheduled an indefinite nationwide strike beginning August 10.
Ogun NMA urges security agencies to end extrajudicial arrests of medical practitioners
The Ogun State NMA is calling for an end to the arrest of doctors by security agencies over medical negligence, urging that all professional complaints be directed to the MDCN instead.
Vice President Shettima highlights Nigeria’s share of Africa’s cancer cases
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced a goal to reduce Nigeria's cancer burden by 30 percent by 2030, noting that the country currently represents over 10 percent of Africa's total cancer cases.