Peter Obi decries brain drain in Nigeria’s healthcare sector
Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election has described continued migration of Nigerian trained medical doctors to other countries as unacceptable. Obi said this…
Over 10,000 Nigerian-trained medical doctors now practicing in UK- NMA
October 24, 2022 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Nigeria is now battling with its worst situation of brain drain in history, as no fewer than 10, 296 Nigerian-trained doctors…
Rico Swavey: NMA calls for caution, partners LASG to investigate unethical filming of late ex-Big Brother housemate
October 17, 2022 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has partnered Lagos State Government and relevant agencies to investigate the unethical filming of the late ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Patrick Fakoya,…
Pay new hazard allowance in 2 months – NMA urges FG
September 7, 2022 …Decries FG’s action sponsoring bill on establishment of TCAM Regulatory Board The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to ensure payment of the newly…
NARD issues 2 weeks ultimatum over demands to avert looming strike
August 22, 2022 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has served a two weeks ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to press home members lingering demands. Dr. Godiya…
Healthcare: NMA advises FG, States to speed up NHIS implementation
July 18, 2022 The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has advised the Federal and State Governments to speed up implementation of the mandatory health insurance uptake for citizens. Prof. Baba Issa,…
NMA commends Osinbajo’s local medical treatment, describe him as “a true leader”
July 17, 2022 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, has eulogised Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, for undergoing medical treatment locally, describing him as “a true leader”. VP…
Ensure release of our abducted member – Kwara NMA urges govt. security agencies
Dec. 13, 2021 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara branch, has called for the release of its member, Dr Zubair Erubu, who was abducted on Thursday night in his farm…
Building collapse: NMA to set up emergency helpdesk at site
Nov. 5, 2021 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will set up an emergency helpdesk to provide support to survivors and relatives of the Ikoyi building collapse. Dr Adetunji…
Reconsider your position, go back to work, we’ll continue negotiations – Ngige appeals to striking doctors
September 20, 2021 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their industrial action as the Federal…