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NMA: Lagos faction condemns Abuja meeting amid national leadership crisis

Nigeria, April 24 -- The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned a meeting of some doctors held in Abuja on 22 April, describing it as unconstitutional, illegal and... Read More


COVID-19: NCDC confirms case in Cross River, says no widespread transmission

Nigeria, April 22 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public that there is no evidence of widespread tra... Read More


Condom prices set to rise globally, may affect Nigeria

Nigeria, April 22 -- The world's largest condom manufacturer, Malaysia's Karex Bhd, has announced plans to increase prices by 20 to 30 per cent, warning that further increases may follow if global sup... Read More


Nigeria upgrades 3,000 PHCs, retrains 78,000 health workers - Official

Nigeria, April 22 -- Nigeria has upgraded about 3,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and retrained over 78,000 frontline health workers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's primar... Read More


NMA: Governance, welfare disputes trigger leadership change in Lagos

Nigeria, April 20 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, is undergoing a leadership transition following the removal of its chairman, Babajide Saheed, after weeks of internal ... Read More


PT Health Watch: Beyond a rash, what eczema really is

Nigeria, April 18 -- Often dismissed as a minor skin irritation, eczema typically begins as a dry patch but can develop into a chronic condition marked by intense itching, scaly or darkened skin, and ... Read More


Lassa fever deaths hit 167 as cases drop to 26 - NCDC

Nigeria, April 10 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising Lassa fever fatality rate, warning that more people are dying from the disease even... Read More


NMA defends disqualification of candidates, denies bias ahead of elections

Nigeria, April 10 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has defended the disqualification of some candidates from its forthcoming elections, insisting that the process was conducted in line with i... Read More


Nigeria moves to establish air emergency system, begins talks with aerospace firm

Nigeria, April 7 -- The Nigerian government has opened discussions with European aerospace manufacturer Airbus to develop a nationwide ground-to-air emergency medical response system. The Coordinatin... Read More


Nigerian resident doctors suspend strike, resume Wednesday

Nigeria, April 7 -- Less than 24 hours after commencing a nationwide strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of the industrial action. The strike, tri... Read More