Health

Nurses Protest New Certificate Verification Guidelines in Abuja Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, have taken to the streets to protest against the new verification certification guidelines recently released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).The protest, which unfolded on Monday, February 12, outside […]

Ogun community decries lack of health center The residents of Ayetoro Makun in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State are expressing their concern over the absence of a public health centre in the community. They highlighted the difficulties faced in obtaining medical treatment, stating that they have to travel a significant distance to

Resident doctors give Enugu governor 14 days ultimatum The Association of Resident Doctors in Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) has given the government of Enugu State a 14-day ultimatum. The ultimatum demands the immediate employment of more doctors and enhanced security for healthcare workers. The communique, issued at the end

Enugu Doctors threatens Strike over abduction of 10 doctors Enugu NMA is threatening to strike due to the abduction of 10 doctors. The state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association warns of a work stoppage if the state government and security agencies don’t address the increasing kidnapping of health workers. Over the past two months,

Flood displaces 300,000 people in Somalia More than 300,000 people have been displaced by the worst flooding Somalia has seen in over 40 years. At least 29 people died following heavy rains that have inundated multiple regions across Africa, Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency said on Thursday, Nov. 9. Thousands were stranded by the floodwaters