Patients groan as doctors strike begins

Some patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos…yesterday The industrial action embarked on by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) took a toll on patients yesterday. Many patients were ejected from hospitals across the country as the doctors stayed away. NARD began the indefinite strike yesterday. The National President, Dr […]

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Victims recount near death experiences due to wrong diagnosis

Investigations have shown that many Nigerians are now on the edge for fear of wrong diagnosis. It was found that the growing cases of medical errors contributed largely to heath complications of many patients. Some of the victims and their relations painted gory tales of woes as they recounted their ordeals. Following are their accounts.. […]

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COVID-19, cholera, other cases to suffer as 16,000 resident doctors begin strike today

 NMA, NARD say families of deceased doctors yet to get benefits 115 days after MoU Govt yet to get notice of strike, may invite NARD to parley today Lagos did not issue directive to reduce allowances of NYSC doctors, says commissioner The fear of complications in new COVID-19 cases and related deaths is real as […]

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Nigerian health sector heads for slope as doctors set for nationwide strike

Amid anxiety on how to combat a feared third wave of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic and the recent outbreak of cholera in more than 13 states of the federation, Nigerian doctors have announced the commencement of a nationwide industrial action from Monday, August 2. The doctors, members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), […]

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Resident doctors go on strike from Monday

National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on its members to proceed on an indefinite nationwide strike, beginning from Monday, August 2.The President of the association, Dr Okhuaihesuyi Uyilawa, said this on Saturday, while briefing newsmen on the resolutions reached at its just-concluded 2021 National […]

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Cholera death toll rises as FCT records 69

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday, confirmed that cholera deaths in the territory have risen to 69. Acting Secretary, FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), Dr Mohammed Kawu, who briefed newsmen after the meeting of FCT Emergency Committee with the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, said the cases, as of July […]

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‘We are tired of burying our loved ones’

Cholera Ravages 18 States, FCT We Are Tackling Situation, Say NCDC, States ‘How To Prevent Infection, Spread’ Relatives and friends of victims of the ravaging cholera outbreak in the country have called on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and state governments to take urgent steps to contain the spread of the disease, saying […]

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NDLEA recovers 548,000 tramadol tablets, arrests drug kingpin

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered 548,000 tramadol tablets branded as “Tarkadol” at Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.Babafemi said the drugs were seized at the warehouse of a major drug kingpin at Maryland […]

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Virginity does not protect from fibroid – IVF expert

Renowned fertility expert, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, has said that virginity does not protect a woman from being affected with fibroids. Ajayi, who is the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer at Nordica Fertility Centre, said this on Thursday while speaking on Nigerian Info 99.3 FM ‘s Morning Crossfire show. Speaking on fibroids, the doctor pointed out […]

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