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COVID-19: Don’t be reckless, NMA cautions vaccinated persons

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2021 0

The President, Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Innocent Ujah, has warned the public to be cautious, saying being vaccinated doesn’t mean they should be careless to risk COVID-19 infection. Ujah gave the advice during the 11th Annual Symposium of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria

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NMA threatens to join doctors’ strike if…

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2021 0

*Issues 21-day ultimatum for implementation of agreements with affiliate members *Cautions against victimisation of striking resident doctors *Threat in collision with MOU signed by Medical body – Labour minister *As FG sets aside N4.8bn for doctors’ training fund Doosuur Iwambe and Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has vowed to join the

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Adamawa’s 4m people have only 300 medical doctors – NMA

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2020 0

…Urges State Govt to to look into welfare of medical doctors The four million people in Adamawa have barely 300 medical doctors to cater for their healthcare needs, Dr. Tonde Gargah, Chairman of the state’s Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) chapter, has said. Gargah disclosed this in a speech at the Adamawa Democracy Day Town Hall […]

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Lagos NMA reverses stay-at-home order

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

Nigerian Medical Association Lagos State Chapter has reversed its stay-at home directive. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. Saliu Oseni, and the Secretary of the association, Dr. Moronkola Ramon, the NMA on Thursday said that the decision to reverse the order was necessary after the Nigerian Police Force and the Lagos State Governor, […]

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Yobe: We can’t attribute strange deaths to COVID-19 now – NMA

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2020 0

…Calls on govt to commence thorough investigation …We’re confused, Gashua residents cry out …Our team members are on fact-finding mission in Yobe – Ehanire The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that it would be difficult at this stage to attribute ‘strange deaths’ recorded in Yobe State recently Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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NMA berates Kogi, Cross River state over stance on COVID-19 testing

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

…Urges FG to investigate the two states …Says, NCDC not using its powers The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has kicked against the stance of the Governments of Kogi and Cross River states to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines on testing of the Coronavirus disease otherwise referred to as COVID-19. The medical body […]

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Kwara NMA hails AbdukRazaq over allowance for health workers

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2020 0

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday, hailed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for delivering on his words to pay frontline health workers daily allowances in appreciation of their work. Kwara state Chairman of the NMA, Dr. Kolade Solagberu, said in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital, that AbdulRazaq has fulfilled his promise to pay decent […]

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Coronavirus: Kogi medical doctors reject salary cut

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2020 0

Members of the Kogi state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have vowed not to accept the proposed cut in the salaries of its members and other healthcare workers by the Kogi state government. A statement by the Chairman of the NMA in the state, Dr. Kabiru Zubair, in Lokoja on Sunday, said the […]

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Covid-19: NMA caution FG against easing of lockdown now

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

…Says, it is premature in the face of rising infection By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has cautioned federal government against its decision to ease the restriction of movement earlier imposed on Lagos, Ogun and FCT from May 4, saying, it is premature in the face of rising infection. Expressing worry over […]

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NMA advocates urgent proactive measures to curb COVID-19 spread

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to put in place urgent proactive measures to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. NMA President, Dr. Fancis Faduyile, said that Nigeria’s health system is weak, stressing that Nigeria cannot afford to get overwhelmed at this critical moment. Speaking during a live TV […]

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Abba Kyari’s death: Covid-19 is real, no one is exempted-NMA

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2020 0

Following the death of the Chief Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari, health and religious officials have warned Nigerians against exhibiting lukewarm attitude to preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. They made the remarks in separate interviews in Jos on Saturday. COVID-19: NMA raises alarm over PPEs shortages in Kwara Dr Titus Dajel, Chairman, […]

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Covid-19: Delta NMA says efforts at contacts tracing in danger

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Delta state on Thursday raised concerns over attempts by various governments in tracing contacts, saying that the process might not produce the desired results as patients were not forthcoming with required materials. State Chairman of the association, Dr. Omo Ekenaem, who spoke to journalists in Asaba, said that the success […]

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Covid-19: NMA kicks against FG’s plans to invite Chinese experts

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

…Says it’s ill-timed and of no significance The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned the Federal Government against inviting experts from China to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The medical body warned that the decision was ill-timed and of no overbearing significance. In a statement made available to the […]

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Lagos NMA complains about inadequate protective gear

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

The Lagos state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised concerns about the inadequate supply of protective materials, including face masks, sanitizers and personal protective equipment in most government hospitals in the state. State Chairman and Secretary of the association, Dr. Saliu Oseni and Dr. Ramon Moronkola, respectively raised the alarm in a

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COVID-19: NMA directs members to suspend strike

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2020 0

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has directed all its members currently on strike to suspend their action as part of efforts to tackle the Coronavirus in the country. The association’s President, Dr. Francis Faduyile, gave the directive on Friday in Abuja at a news conference on the response of the NMA and dental practitioners towards […]

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Commonwealth doctors condemn assault on Abuja female doctor

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

Doctors under the auspices of the Commonwealth Medical Association have condemned the assault on a female medical doctor at the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, by the relatives of a patient. The doctors while expressing deep sympathy with the assaulted female medical doctor also called for justice for the physician and other health workers. Speaking through […]

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Physician Week: Adamawa NMA honour Belel with the Award of Excellence

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Tom Garba, Yola The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Adamawa state chapter on Sunday honoured the chairman of the state Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADHCDA), Dr. Abdullahi Belel, with the award of excellence to mark the 2017 physician Week. At a dinner night in Government House, Yola, Belel alongside other colleagues were recognized for their […]

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NMA calls on FG to implement 2014 National Health Act

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Yakubu Salisu, Kano The Chairman of the Kano State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Mohammad Aminu Mohammad, has called on the Federal Government to fully operationalise the 2014 National Health Act which made provision, among others, of not less than one percent of consolidated revenue as Basic Health Provision Fund (BHPF) to […]

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Ekiti State Approves Payment of New Salary Scale to Doctors

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2017 0

Ekiti state government has approved the payment of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to medical doctors on its payroll. This was the outcome of a meeting held between the state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose and leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state. The two sides, however, agreed that the effective date of […]

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NMA Boss Elected WMA Adviser

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

The President of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lawrence Kayode Obembe, has been elected as Council Adviser of the World Medical Association (WMA). A statement of the association signed by the chairman of the publicity and publication committee of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NMA, Mr. Obitade Obimakinde, said Obembe was elected the adviser […]