Doctors

Femi Kuti says Obasanjo is a bad leader and a failure as President | YNaija.com

February 14, 2017

Why our hospitals will never improve – Femi Kuti

Government officials don't trust their lives or that of their loved ones in the hands of our government hospitals. That says a lot . — Femi Anikulapo-Kuti (@Femiakuti) February 14, 2017 Afro-beat musician Femi Kuti says hospitals in the country will only improve if it became mandatory for government officials to receive treatment in... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Fixing Nigerian Healthcare: This policy wahala

by Nnewuiha Obinna At a health outreach a few weeks ago, a lady came in looking very worried. Her 6-month old daughter wasn’t breathing properly and had been restless all night. I asked why the child hasn’t been taken to the hospital, only to discover that she had been seen by a doctor a... Read More

Featured, Opinion

Doctors, General Hospital, health policy, HIV/AIDS, medicals

January 22, 2017

IDPs camp bombing: 68 surgeries carried out on victims

Medical workers have conducted no fewer than 68 surgeries on victims of the accidental bombing of internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Rann, Borno State by the Nigerian Air Force. A surgeon said the medical workers have carried out over 68 surgeries on the victims between Friday and Saturday. According to the surgeon, the cost... Read More

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January 10, 2017

Doctors share hillarious medical myths held by their patients

Hundreds of doctors on reddit have shared the most ridiculous and hilarious myth their patients had held. A user asked medics to share the most surprising conversations they have ever had with an adult. Dr_J_ND said he once had to tell a patient, “That the 30+ cups of coffee he was drinking every day could... Read More

Doctors, myths, Patiens

December 28, 2016

The Thread: The latest horror story from a Nigerian hospital

Nigeria has a brain drain crisis, and it’s no wonder. We take everything for granted here- sanctity of life, standard of living, pension benefits, name them. And we put politics and bureaucracy before everything. So our professionals would rather go abroad- being everywhere from Ghana to the beloved America- to practice. Today, we bring you... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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December 16, 2016

Lekan Olanrewaju: Nigerian doctors are pretty awesome [NEW VOICES]

by Lanre Olanrewaju There are 9 million bicycles in Beijing. All of them are set on fire. The use of fire extinguishers made in (or transported through) Nigeria is employed to put an end to the incendiary proceedings. All but one of the fires are put out. The bicycle, in that case, burns to the... Read More

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November 27, 2016

Femi Aribisala: The good Samaritan

by Femi Aribisala A man suffering from tuberculosis went to see a doctor. The doctor decided to catch the disease first, the better to understand the ailment. On the cross, Jesus cried out, saying: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). What kind of a statement is this? It is easily... Read More

Christianity, Doctors, Femi AribisalaSuffering, good samaritan, lifestyle, Religion

November 26, 2016

Obasanjo officiates game between male and female doctors (PHOTOS)

Former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was the official referee in a game between male and females doctors in Ogun, Premium Times reports. The game which held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta‎, Ogun State Capital was part of the South-West games of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The match which lasted 45 minutes saw the former president... Read More

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November 6, 2016

Kenyan doctors separate pair of conjoined twins | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Trump being whisked off stage after alarm was raised about an armed man in the crowd at a Trump rally in Reno, Nevada. A man was later escorted out of the venue by the Security officials. Manny Pacquiao secured victory via a unanimous decision to reclaim the WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Opinion: The non-implementation of Nigeria’s national health act

by Jide Ojo “Non-implementation of the National Health Act 2014 which provides for not less than one per cent Consolidated Revenue Fund as basic health care provision fund has further worsened the travail of the health sector particularly at the grass roots, where the greater burden of the health disease resides. It has also added... Read More

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October 31, 2016

The Thread: #DearPatient, these are the things your doctor wants you to know

It’s no news that Nigerian patients can be trying. Doctors on Nigerian Twitter are swapping hilarious anecdotes and dispensing advice to their #DearPatient(s). If you are guilty of these blunders, desist. If you know any persons who are guilty of these blunders, do them a favour and share. Hear ye! Hear ye! https://twitter.com/SickSage_/status/792801325302112257 #Dearpatient please go... Read More

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October 15, 2016

Igwe Ozioma Peace: A corset and a smile [Nigerian Voices]

by Igwe Ozioma Peace The clock on the parlour wall chimed- one ringing bong. Could it really be two O’clock in the morning? I sat on the floor, wondering what had happened. My mum had stormed into our room, “open the gates!” had been her order, then she had zoomed out with my dad, leaving... Read More

Nigerian Voices

Doctors, FAMILY, Health, medical institution, nigeria, Prostrate Cancer, survival

September 18, 2016

LAUTECH doctors beg Ajimobi over half salary

The Association of Resident Doctors, Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso Chapter, have pleaded with Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, to pay them their salaries in full like other health workers in the state. The plea was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by President of the association, Dr. Sebastine Oiwoh, and its General... Read More

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Woman delivers baby girl having no idea she was pregnant

Wonders they say shall never end. This is the case of a 19-year old woman, Mutiat Abiona who gave birth to a baby girl without knowing that she was pregnant all through nine-month pregnancy period, according to the NATION. The baby weighing 4kg was delivered at Ilu Iboro, on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway when Mutiat went to visit a... Read More

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‘Work resumes Monday’ | Resident Doctors call off strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors, on Saturday, called on its members to resume work on Monday thus calling off its short-lived strike action. This was made known in a communique issued by the President of NARD, Muhammad Adamu Askira. The communique was read out after the extraordinary national executive council meeting held at the... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. OJB Jezreel gets funeral date The family of late ace producer and singer, OJB Jezreel has announced the date for his funeral. 2. Boko Haram has been crippled The federal government has revealed that the extremist group has been successfully pushed back by the state... Read More

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Resident Doctors agree to suspend strike… after being sacked by FG

Following a meeting with stakeholders in the health sector on Tuesday evening, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has agreed to suspend its strike action after a meeting with other health sector stakeholders on Tuesday. Hours after the Resident Doctors commenced the much publicised strike action, the Federal Government responded by sacking all of... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. New Police IG appointed President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris as the new Acting Inspector General of Police. 2. Wife of President Buhari not involved in bribery scandal Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has confirmed... Read More

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BREAKING: FG sacks striking Resident Doctors

The federal government, on Tuesday sacked striking medical doctors within the country. The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, issued a directive asking Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of tertiary institutions owned by federal government to immediately fill-up openings created by the absence of striking resident doctors. This was contained in a circular signed by... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Resident Doctors begin strike today

The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Mohammed Askira, on Monday, disclosed that the association will embark on a nationwide strike from midnight. Askira, who said this in a statement signed by him in Abuja, noted that the Association had done all it could to ensure that Nigerians do not suffer from... Read More

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Opinion: Before you think your hearing is good, read this

We tend to think that hearing problems only occur when we work in noisy environments or with age. However, we are constantly exposed to various levels of noise in the course of our day: blaring horns, work equipment, sound of heavy machinery, life style choices (use of earphones at extreme volume levels, closeness to speakers... Read More

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Ogun state doctors declare strike until…

Doctors in Ogun state have declared an indefinite strike action which commences today. The doctors in the state, according to the chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Oladunni Adetola, have made repeated calls to the government to improve the failing standard of the health system. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta, Adetola announced the... Read More

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How Dogara convinced doctors to suspend strike action

The intervention of the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has resulted in the shelving of the proposed indefinite strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD). The much publicised strike action, which was scheduled to commence Thursday, has now been suspended for one week. The association on Wednesday held a meeting... Read More

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Nigerian doctors to go on strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a nationwide strike from Thursday, June 9. The National President of the association, Muhammad Askira made the announcement on Tuesday, June 7. Speaking with journalists in Kano, Askira said the decision was arrived at during the ordinary general meeting of the National... Read More

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Buhari announces ‘most ambitious health plan’ for poor Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, pleaded with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) not to embark on the proposed strike action of the union. Buhari urged the doctors to give the Federal Government some time to address their demands and grievances. The President reached out to the doctors during a meeting with the leadership... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Doctors, Health, Poor Nigerians, president buhari, strike

February 19, 2016

Just In: Osun state doctors sacked

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has sacked doctors, who have been on strike for the past few months. The mass termination was announced on Friday at a press conference in Osogbo, by the Chairman, Special Committee on Health, Simon Afolayan. Afolyan stated that due to the absence of the striking doctors from their work... Read More

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January 13, 2016

Osun state advertises job vacancy to replace striking doctors

by Emeka Nwankwo The Governor Rauf Aegbesola led Osun state government has advertised vacancies at hospitals in the state. The advert was reportedly aired on Osun State Broadcasting Corporation and signed by Sunday Olajide. Doctors in Osun State have been on strike since September 28, 2015, an action they took after the expiration of an ultimatum... Read More

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August 26, 2015

Doctors in India ‘rip off baby’s body without the head during delivery’

32-year-old Geeta Devi reportedly met her untimely death when doctors accidentally pulled too hard on her baby’s body during delivery at a government hospital in northern India. They severed the baby’s head in the process. The report says Geeta was later sent to another hospital where doctors managed to remove the severed head from her womb,... Read More

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August 21, 2015

Dear doctors, you don’t need to ask for a Police report anymore

Doctors can now go ahead and treat accident victims and victims of gunshot wounds, regardless of the availability of a Police report. Similarly, good Nigerians also known as Samaritans, can also attend to persons with injuries, moving forward, without any fear of reprimand by the force. The directive was given on Friday, August 21, by the Inspector-General... Read More

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LUTH doctors begin warning strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos University Teaching Hospital chapter, Idi-Araba, Lagos has begun a three-day warning strike over the non- reversal of the skipping policy for doctors working at the hospital. The LUTH ARD Chairman, Dr. Moronkola Ramon, who declared the three-day warning strike during a protest on the hospital premises on Monday, warned... Read More

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