Category: Health

By Nze David N. Ugwu Nigeria’s decision to dramatically expand the number of medical students admitted into its universities has been presented as part of the solution to the country’s growing shortage of medical doctors and the alarming migration of health professionals popularly described as “Japa.” The thinking appears straightforward. If Nigeria is losing doctors […]

Credit: Adobe Stock Prescribed eyeglasses or “reading glasses” By Banji Ayoola I learnt something today which I wish to share with you about caring for your eyes as regards wearing eyeglasses or “reading glasses”.  The two eyes are not equally sharp. One is naturally brighter or sharper than the other. This is taken into consideration […]

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised the alarm that poor working conditions at home in Nigeria are forcing many doctors to flee the country in search of greener pastures abroad. Specifically, it lamented that many of the doctors who generally would prefer to stay and practise in Nigeria are being pushed abroad by poor […]

Health minister’s reps arrive Akure The Federal Government has stepped in to find an amicable solution to the lingering industrial dispute which has grounded activities at the FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure, FUTATH. Already, representatives of the Minister of Health have arrived Akure, the Ondo State capital, to meet with the aggrieved labour leaders on the […]