Health workers protest controversial reform bills in Abuja
Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are currently staging a protest at the Unity Fountain in Abuja over a proposed health sector reform bill before the National Assembly. The protesters expressed strong opposition to the legislation, warning that it could significantly alter the regulatory structure of […]
Kano woman who delivered quintuplets dies
A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, who recently gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, has died. Confirming the development in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, said the woman died around 2am at the hospital. He disclosed […]
EDOHERMA TAKES STAND AGAINST QUACKERY: APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR MEDICAL OUTREACHES
In a bold move to safeguard the health of Edo citizens, the Edo State Health Regulatory and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has warned organizers of medical outreaches to seek approval before hosting events. Dr. Adesuwa Uroghide, CEO of EDOHERMA, emphasized the importance of regulation during the inaugural medical outreach, held in partnership with the Edo State […]
Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation Partners with Africa Cataract and Eye Foundation to Provide Free Eye Surgeries.
The Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation, in collaboration with Ministry for Health, Edo State and the Africa Cataract and Eye Foundation, is set to provide free cataract surgeries and comprehensive eye care services for 100 beneficiaries across communities in Edo State. The medical outreach programme will take place from 10am to 4pm on Thursday March 12 […]
Kano suspends three hospital staff over housewife’s death after surgery
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three officers, who were directly involved in the treatment of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, whose death was attributed to alleged medical negligence following a surgical procedure at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano. The suspension is with immediate effect. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, confirmed the […]
Rivers Govt orders investigation into alleged extortion at Nursing College
The Rivers State Government has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged extortion at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences, describing the reported practices as regrettable and unacceptable. The state government expressed concern over allegations of illegal levies imposed on students, including payments for project topic approvals, sale of examination questions and marking schemes, as […]
Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will review issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks. The President-Elect, Dr Emmanuel Idoko, made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. It would be recalled that NARD declared an indefinite nationwide strike […]
Death of Chimamanda’s son,Lagos hospital probes allegation of negligence/
A Lagos-based private health facility, Euracare Hospital, has announced that it has begun an internal investigation following an allegation by a renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, that negligence at the hospital led to the death of her 21-month-old son. PUNCH Online had reported on Thursday that the toddler, Nkanu Nnamdi, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died […]
FG owes N38b salary arrears to healthcare workers – Resident Doctors
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday revealed that about N38 billion in salary arrears is owed to about 50,000 healthcare workers across the country, including administrative staff, over the past two years. This amount does not include the allowance arrears. It lamented that the country, which 10 years ago had over 20,000 resident doctors, […]
Loveworld Medicaid offers free eye treatments to 18,000 individuals
Loveworld Medicaid, a member agency of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International says no fewer than 18,000 individuals having eye challenges have received full free treatment and improved vision. The Assistant Director, Loveworld Medicaid, Dr. Olajumoke Ola-Akisanya, made this known during a news briefing to commemorate the World Sight Day, and to mark one year of […]
