Japa: FG prohibits leave absence for health workers
The Federal Government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji […]
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Mrs Soludo to women: Politics not only-men affair, get involved
Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has urged women to get involved in politics to change the dynamics and achieve democratic […]
WHO trains Borno health workers in detecting, treating and managing TB cases
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Commissioner of Health and Human Resources, Professor Baba Malam Gana has said that the level of […]
FG’ll address Nurses, Midwives concerns to keep them happy – Presidency
The Federal Government is committed to addressing the concerns of Nurses and Midwives to keep them happy and boost service delivery. The […]
Health workers suspend 12-day strike
Health workers’ union under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 12-day-old strike. Mr Obinna Ogbonna, JOHESU National Vice President […]
55 countries face health worker crunch linked to COVID-19 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that no less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek better […]
Japa syndrome: How we plan to address dearth of doctors — Ondo govt
Ondo State Government says plans are on to address the acute shortage of health workers within the health system in the state. Prof. Francis Faduyile, […]
NMA worries over Lassa fever transmission among Bauchi health workers
The Bauchi State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), conducted a one-day sensitisation on Lassa fever for its members on Sunday. It centered on […]
Health workers account for 1.4m doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Nigeria – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to health workers since the launch of […]
Brain drain: Nigeria may import medical doctors in future — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the nation’s skyrocketing brain drain wave may culminate in the country resorting to hiring medical doctors to treat local […]
Tambuwal approves cadre conversion for Sokoto health workers
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – In his continued efforts towards ensuring healthy living in Sokoto State, Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the scheme for […]
ISWAP terrorists abduct health worker in Borno
Borno Government on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of a health worker with the General Hospital Gubio, Mr Bulama Geidam, by the Islamic State of West […]
Europe: Omicron wave threatens to overwhelm health workers in weeks – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Omicron wave is threatening to overwhelm health workers in the coming weeks in Europe, with forecasts that more Europeans are […]
Pope praises “greatness” of health workers in Christmas interview
Pope Francis has thanked healthcare workers for their work, in a Christmas interview on Friday. The 85-year-old head of the Catholic Church told the Italian […]
NASS will provide resources in 2022 Budget to fight COVID-19 – Lawan
The National Assembly (NASS) will provide resources in the 2022 budget to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate President Ahmad Lawan made this known on Monday […]
FG to decide on hazard allowance for health workers next week — Ngige
The Federal Government has said it would make its final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance for health workers next week. The Minister of […]