Health experts say self-care is a smart, low-cost way to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system. They believe it can help take pressure off busy hospitals and clinics, while also making healthcare easier to reach for everyone.
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As a 21-day deadline given to the Federal Government ends on July 23, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that it will stop medical services across the country if the government does not meet its demands.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) has called off its three-month strike. This decision came after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, stepped in to resolve the situation.
An American researcher and family doctor from Ekland, Pennsylvania, Dr. Matthew Heckman, has urged African leaders to invest more in technology to improve healthcare across the continent.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to change the allowances given to medical and dental officers working in federal public service.
A Nigerian businesswoman, Agbeluyi Folasade, has asked President Bola Tinubu to make building a top-quality hospital in Nigeria one of his main goals.
The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) has urged pharmacists across the country to prioritise research and development as well as industrial growth to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has praised local drug manufacturers for their ongoing efforts to improve healthcare and support the economy, even though they face many serious challenges in their work
The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has said it fully supports the Nigerian Medical Association’s (NMA) plan to go on strike if the Federal Government does not fix major problems in the healthcare sector.
Nigeria is stepping up as a leader in Africa’s efforts to build resilient health systems by championing sustainable financing and medical oxygen security at the upcoming Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF), scheduled for July 15 in Abuja.