Monday, December 8, 2025

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)

November 29, 2025

Reduce cost of blood, NMA tells Sanwo-Olu 

Mr Esegine said, “We were told that the government withdrew the subsidy on blood and that whatever subsidy there is cannot be extended to the private sector.

Blood
November 16, 2025

IPOB leader Kanu sues NMA for N50 billion, accuses doctors of fabricating medical report

Mr Kanu accused the defendants of malice, negligence and professional misconduct.

Nnamdi Kanu
October 22, 2025

Reps move against alleged use of harmful chemicals to preserve perishable foods

Mr Okafor said that the use of harmful chemicals as preservatives in Nigeria posed a clear danger to the health and wellness of millions of our citizens.

Fruits photo
October 20, 2025

Oyo NMA decries shortage of doctors, seeks government’s urgent intervention

Mr Adedapo lamented that several general hospitals across Oyo State were operating with only one or two doctors.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
September 14, 2025

Resident doctors suspend five-day warning strike

Mr Ajibola said the suspension was in compliance with the resolution of the national body of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

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May 7, 2025

NMA commends Gov Otti for 100% CONMESS approval

Mr Ezuruike said the approval announced on April 29 restored long-awaited pay parity for state-employed doctors.

Otti signing document
May 3, 2025

NMA laments increasing demand for doctors’ services amidst brain drain

“15,000 doctors had left the country for greener pastures abroad in the last five years,” Mr Muhammad-Audu said.

Nigerian Medical Association
February 8, 2025

Japa: Raising doctors’ retirement age will curb brain drain in health sector, says NMA

President Bola Tinubu recently approved 65 years as the new retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers. 

DOCTORS
October 28, 2024

NMA plans free medical checkup for 1000 Plateau civil servants

Mr Kumtap said, “The issue of salary disparity is also a concern for doctors working for the state government.’’

Nigerian Medical Association
September 8, 2024

Health minister offers free medical outreach to flood victims in Bauchi

“Whoever comes for this outreach will be checked, examined, diagnosed and treated for free,” he assured.

Free Medical Outreach