Doctors

Doctors To Join Labour Strike

September 30, 2023 by Goodnews

The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, NUAHP, has called on its members to cooperate with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, on the proposed October 3 industrial action. DAILY POST reports.informationguidenigeria NUAHP called on pharmacists, physiotherapists, medical laboratory scientists, imaging scientists/radiographers, medical social workers, optometrists, clinical phycologists, orthotics/prosthetics, speech … Read more

Native Doctors Apprehended With Charms In Rivers

September 29, 2023 by Goodnews

Detectives from the Rivers State Police Command have arrested one of the suspected witch doctors who was always preparing the charms for the most wanted cult kingpin, Gift David Okpara, alias 2 Baba, and his gang who murdered late DPO of Ahoada East Divisional Police Station, SP Bako Angbashim. THE NEWS reports. Apprehending the suspected … Read more

Kaduna Govt to recruit 89 doctors, okays 100% CONMESS

September 4, 2023 by Goodnews

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the full implementation of the 2014 Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for the Association of Resident Doctors working under the Kaduna State Ministry of Health. VANGUARD reports.informationguidenigeria The Governor, according to his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu disclosed this during a media chat yesterday as part … Read more

We Love What Uzodimma Is Doing In Imo — Doctors

September 4, 2023 by Goodnews

Doctors in Nigeria have said they appreciate what Governor Hope Uzodimma is doing in the health and other sectors in Imo State, promising to be part of his success story. INDEPENDENT reports.JAMB Result The doctors, operating under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), spoke on Monday when their President, Dr. Uche Ojinma, led … Read more

BBNaija All Stars: Doctors said I may never have children – Uriel

August 21, 2023 by Emediong Silver

Uriel Oputa, an evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, has detailed her four-year battle with amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is the medical word describing the absence of menstruation during the reproductive years, between puberty and menopause.JAMB Result The 35-year-old singer described her health crisis as “the lowest point” of her life, adding that doctors informed her … Read more

Benue Doctors Threaten Strike Action Over Colleague’s Kidnapping

August 17, 2023 by Goodnews

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Benue State branch, has threatened to declare an indefinite strike in the state over the kidnap of a Medical Doctor, Asema Msuega by gunmen in Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. THE GUARDIAN reports.Information Guide Nigeria Msuega who works at the Generel Hospital Sankera, Zaki Biam was abducted … Read more

Nigerian Doctors Suspend Strike

August 12, 2023 by Goodnews

More than two weeks after it embarked on nationwide industrial action over unmet demands, the Nigerian Association Of Resident Doctors (NARD) has asked its members to resume work by 8 a.m. on Saturday (today). PREMIUM TIMES reports.InformationGuideNigeria The association’s President, Emeka Orji, confirmed the development of this newspaper on Saturday morning. Mr Orji said the … Read more

Resident doctors give FG 72 hours ultimatum; strike continues

August 9, 2023 by Idongesit Akpa-Ayang

The leadership of the National Assembly, striking members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, have suspended its nationwide protest.InformationGuideNigeria According to VANGUARD, the protest was earlier scheduled to begin today, August 9, 2023 Following a series of meetings with President Bola Tinubu, the National President of NARD, Dr Emeka Orji said the government … Read more

SSS frees Nnamdi Kanu for visit to his doctors

July 31, 2023 by Goodnews

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB,) says the IPOB leader has finally undergone his medical examination. PREMIUM TIMES reports.Information Guide Nigeria Mr. Ejiofor, in a statement on Saturday, said Mr. Kanu underwent the medical examination in an unnamed hospital in Abuja on Friday. We are pleased … Read more

Nigerian Govt Approves N25,000 Peculiar Allowance for Doctors Amid Ongoing Strike

July 28, 2023 by Goodnews

In response to the ongoing indefinite strike initiated by the National Association of Resident Doctors, the Federal Government has taken a significant step by approving an N25,000 peculiar allowance for medical and dental doctors serving in hospitals, medical centers, and clinics across the federal public service. This development aims to address the doctors’ demands and … Read more