Tag: NMA
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NMA seeks talks with FG to avert health sector crisis
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to the Federal Government to engage the association in dialogue to ensure quality healthcare services and development of the health sector.
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Zamfara: NMA reacts over doctors’ salary increment
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for approving increase in medical doctors’ salary in the State.
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Doctors’ new retirement age will cushion effects of japa scourge – NMA
The recent increase in the retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers, from 60 to 65 years, will help to cushion the effects of ‘japa’ scourge in the health sector. The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State Branch, Dr Happy Adedapo, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Ibadan on Saturday.
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NMA disowns alleged killer of EFCC, says he’s not our member
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, has debunked reports identifying the suspect accused of killing an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer in Awka as a medical doctor. In a statement released by Dr. Obiaeli Ifeanyi, the State Secretary of the NMA, via X (formerly Twitter), on Monday, the association clarified that…
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NMA proffers solution to “japa syndrome”
The First Vice-President of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, says increasing the retirement age of health workers from 60 to 65 will address “japa syndrome.”
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NMA cites challenges doctors face
The Abia Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has identified scarcity of equipment, human and material resources, and long working hours as major challenges hindering doctors’ optimal performance.
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Doctors down tools in Anambra
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra Branch, has directed its members to withdraw clinical services in all private and public hospitals with effect from Thursday night.
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NMA debunks bribery allegation against doctors
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has debunked the bribery allegation leveled against medical doctors, saying it upholds ethical and professional standards to strengthen public trust in the medical profession. Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman, NMA Lagos Zone, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
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Ogun doctors threaten strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun chapter, says it will go on strike over poor working conditions at the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum issued to the state government. The association’s chairman, Dr Kunle Ashimi, said at a news conference in Abeokuta on Friday that the ultimatum, issued on June 7, would expire on Thursday.
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NMA raises concern over exit of pharmaceutical companies from Nigeria
Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the exit of pharmaceutical companies from Nigeria, saying this has resulted in drug shortages in the country. The newly elected NMA Chairman, Prof. Bala Audu, said this in Abuja on Wednesday d