Buhari is trying to improve Nigeria’s health system despite frequent London medical trips, says health minister Mamora as he begs medical doctors to call off their strike.
No fewer than 138 million Nigerians are at risk of Lymphatic Filariasis and, if not addressed, may develop elephantiasis and swollen scrotum in men.
The government claims resident doctors in the state are not owed salaries or benefits.
The doctors are protesting the failure of Governor Nyesom Wike’s administration in paying COVID-19 hazard allowances.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo says doctors are willing to negotiate with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s government over unpaid five months’ salaries.
NCDC has recorded 11 COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, adding to a recent surge in infections driven by Delta variant spread in the country.
The association gave the Zamfara government a two-week ultimatum to provide adequate security.
“All political parties should institute public health and social measures in all locations where political events will occur.”
The resident doctors are protesting failure of the federal government to implement the Memorandum of Understanding it signed with them over a hundred days ago.
She warned residents in vulnerable areas to ensure that refuse is properly disposed of to avoid possible environmental health hazards.
