The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Kano State Government to meet its members’ demands or risk industrial action. The association stated that the decision arose from a State Administrative Council meeting…
44 out of 100 newborns die in Sokoto – FG
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over maternal and infant mortality in Sokoto State, saying 44 out of 100 newborn babies in the state die. It, therefore, sought homegrown solutions to maternal and infant fatality in and across the…
Abuja nurses protest new certificate verification guidelines
Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, on Monday, protested against the new verification certification guidelines released by the Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. The nurses expressed displeasure over what they…
Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike
Patients faced canceled treatments after thousands of British doctors walked off the job on Wednesday, the start of a six-day strike over pay that was set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded National Health Service. Managers…
Lagos govt probes nurses over footage of Rico Swavey’s last moments
The Lagos State government has commenced an investigation on the unethical filming of the late ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Rico Swavey, by persons suspected to be nurses in the hospital. The former Big Brother Naija housemate was reportedly filmed by…
Obi says nurses, midwives critical to Nigeria’s primary health sector
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has extolled Nigerian health workers, especially the nurses and midwives, who, he said, were critical part of primary health care delivery in the country. Obi, in a message to commemorate…
MTN Market Doctor: Lagos markets get a healthy December
The hustle is real and every second counts. Which is why instead of spending hours waiting to see a doctor or nurse, people tend to flip that time into making some cool cash. Getting people to care about their health…
Nurses, pharmacists, others declare indefinite strike at federal hospitals (Punch)
Nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and other workers under the umbrella of the Joint Health Section Unions in Federal Government owned hospitals across the country have begun an indefinite strike. The workers said on Wednesday morning they had to resort…