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NMA: Give more incentives to health workers to reduce Japa syndrome

Akanji Philip January 2, 2025 0 Comment

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Oyo State has appealed to governments to give more incentives to health workers and doctors to reduce the ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria. President of the union in...

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NMA Calls for Standardized Pay to Combat Medical Brain Drain

Akanji Philip October 29, 2024 0 Comment

The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Bala Audu, has called for the consistent implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure across all 36 states as the National Physicians’ Week begins in Uyo,...

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NMA Declares Indefinite Strike Over Death Of Doctor In Lagos Hospital

VAM News August 2, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State chapter, has directed all the doctors working in the three government hospitals on the Lagos Island to begin an indefinite strike over the death of...

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UK restriction can’t stop doctors’ migration— NMA, NARD

Akanji Philip April 11, 2023 0 Comment

Medical bodies in the countries have said the United Kingdom government’s code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel will not stop Nigerian doctors from migrating to other countries....

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Ekiti Government Owes Doctors Months Of Salaries – NMA Insists

VAM News December 17, 2021 0 Comment

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Ekiti State branch has insisted that Ekiti State Government is owing its members in the state months of unpaid salaries and emoluments as against the statement credited to the...

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Abia state hasn’t paid doctors for 23 months – NMA reveals

VAM News December 9, 2021 0 Comment

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Thursday urged three states to pay up doctors’ salaries and allowances. It said Abia has not paid doctors for up to 23 months. NMA President, Prof Innocent Ujah,...

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Buhari Urges Striking Doctors To Return To Work As Strike Enters Day 40

VAM News September 10, 2021 0 Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday has called on health workers to return to their duty posts. He also urged others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement of issues by negotiation, no matter how long it...