35 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Kwara – NMA
The Kwara branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has said that 35 doctors have so far tested positive for COVID-19 since the virus manifested in the state. Dr Kolade…
COVID-19: Cross River NMA suspends indefinite strike
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Cross River has suspended its indefinite withdrawal of services in all public and private hospitals in the state. The Association announced the suspension in…
Adamawa with 4 million people has only 300 doctors – NMA laments
The four million people in Adamawa State have barely 300 medical doctors to cater for their healthcare needs, Dr Tonde Gargah, Chairman of the state’s Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) chapter,…
NMA confirms 3 doctors test positive to COVID-19 in Nasarawa State
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says three doctors have tested positive for the COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. NMA Chairman, Dr Bulus Umaru, made this known in Lafia. He said, “three…
Doctor in Jigawa dies of COVID-19
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State on Sunday confirmed the death of one of its members, Nasir Adam, from coronavirus complications. Adam was aged 36 and died at…
NMA describes Kogi govt’s attitude on COVID-19 case as both ignorantly meddlesome, irresponsible, asks Buhari to intervene
The National Medical Association has described the attitude of the Kogi state government on COVID-19 issues in the state as “both ignorantly meddlesome and irresponsible.” The state government has contended…
Police harassment: NMA orders members back to work in Lagos
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State, has reversed the indefinite sit-at-home directive to its members, telling them to resume work from 6 p.m today. The Association gave the directive…
Eight Medical Doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Zamfara
The Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association has confirmed that eight of its members have tested positive for COVID-19. The association’s vice-chairman in the state, Mannir Bature in…
Curfew: NMA decries members’ harassment, urges PTF to intervene
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, has called on the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and heads of security agencies to intervene in alleged harassment of its members by…
COVID-19: Prof. Iwu advises on proper hygiene, says viral infections are health conditions, not medical
Prof. Maurice Iwu, Chairman, Imo COVID-19 Task Force, says 90 per cent of virus diseases that affect people were not medical but hygiene induced. Iwu made the assertion when members of…