Nigerian Medical Association

Bolt, the largest ride-hailing platform in Nigeria, has granted the Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) access to free on-demand mobility through its Bolt Business Platform. This scheme is part of Bolt’s many CSR…

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, over its planned industrial action. This is according to a statement issued on Monday and signed by…

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to make the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) compulsory for all Nigerians. The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Francis Faduyile, said only a compulsory NHIS will…

Mohammed Sambo has become the sixth substantive head of Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), after his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari following the sack of Usman Yusuf. Mr Sambo was still serving as the provost of the…

A new Chief Medical Director has been appointed for the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State. He is Dr. Obinna Onodugo of the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. A statement from the…

No fewer than 102 people have been confirmed to be positive with Lassa fever, in addition to 15 deaths recorded in Ondo State between January and February. Wale Oke, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), told the…

To put an end to ‘brain drain’ in the health sector, the Nigerian government has been advised to provide more funds, emoluments and incentives for medical practitioners. Nigerian doctors were also advised to participate more in politics…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government toward investment in human capital development, especially in the health sector. The president, represented by Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo,…