It is propaganda, FG not owing legally recruited doctors, we have budgeted N37.5bn for payment of new hazard allowance
September 8, 2021 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that no doctor or health worker in Nigeria is owed their monthly salary. The minister said this…
Play your role as guardian of your affiliate associations – FG urges NMA
Aug. 30, 2021 … Says FG religiously implementing its own side of the agreement The Ministry of Labour and Employment has admonished the NMA to play its role as the…
NMA Gives FG 21-Day Ultimatum To Resolve Industrial Disputes With NARD, Other Affiliate Members
August 29, 2021 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve all lingering industrial actions with the National Association of Resident Doctors…
NMA urges FG to withdraw suit against striking doctors
Aug. 25, 2021 … Says dialogue the only answer The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian…
Lingering doctors strike: We have the problem of distrust between the govt. and workers – NMA
August 23, 2021 A deep distrust of the Federal Government’s ability to implement its promises is behind the prolonged strike of resident doctors across the country, the Nigeria Medical Association…
Cholera Outbreak: At least 60 killed in Katsina Communities
August 8, 2021 At least sixty persons have lost their lives across many communities in Katsina State following the outbreak of cholera in the state. The state Commissioner for Health,…
NMA gives Zamfara govt 2-week ultimatum to provide adequate security for health facilities
Aug. 2, 2021 The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Zamfara Chapter, has given the state government a two-week ultimatum to provide adequate security for health facilities across the state. The association…
Public display of affluence great security risk – DSS warns
July 23, 2021 The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians on the dangers of public display of affluence, saying it is great security risk. Mr. Paul Oduh, the…
FG directs NARD, JOHESU to withdraw strike notices
July 9, 2021 The Federal Government has directed the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to withdraw their strike notices immediately. Sen. Chris…
Hazard Allowances: FG needs time to study new proposals from Health Workers
July 9, 2021 The Federal Government has failed to reach an agreement with medical doctors and other health professionals on a new hazard allowance. A meeting of the Presidential Committee…