The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has refuted claims that it has suspended its ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike. In a statement on Saturday, the association clarified that the industrial action, which commenced on Wednesday, remains in force. The union said it would only review its stance after assessing…
The industrial action embarked upon by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been called off, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has said. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached with the leadership of the nursing association. However, the leaders of the…
Nurses, under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions Sector, have insisted that their planned seven-day warning strike will begin on Wednesday. The members vowed to complete the strike even if the government called for negotiations. Speaking in an interview with journalists on Tuesday, the National Chairman of NANNM-FHI,…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has given the Federal Government a seven-day notice, urging improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses. The notice, signed by National Secretary Enya Osinachi and released by President, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was issued in Abuja on Monday. The decision followed an emergency National Executive Council…
Malaria continues to claim lives at an alarming rate in Nigeria, with nine deaths recorded every hour, according to the Society for Family Health (SFH), a health-focused non-governmental organisation leading prevention efforts across the country. Nigerian Airways plane models At a media orientation on malaria prevention in Kano, SFH’s Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, Sesugh…
American health experts are urging the public to stop using cotton buds to clean inside their ears, warning that the popular habit is doing more harm than good. According to Dr. Tonia L. Farmer, a board-certified otolaryngologist in Ohio, cotton swabs are not designed for ear cleaning and are often the root cause of serious…
Federal Government through National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has suspended the move to review medical officers and dental officer’s allowances. On July 2, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) gave the federal government a 21-day ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of the circular and the resolution of other critical issues. The ultimatum is set to…
Medical services across Nigeria may face a total shutdown by Thursday as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to begin a nationwide strike if the federal government fails to meet its demands before the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum. The association, which represents doctors nationwide, issued the warning over unresolved issues surrounding remuneration and…
Senior physicians have warned Nigerians against the common practice of regular intake of alcohol to stay warm during the rainy or cold season, describing it as potentially harmful. According to the experts, while alcohol may give a temporary feeling of warmth, the effect is misleading and can expose the body to serious health risks, especially…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal operation in Lagos involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilisers, and repackaged raw materials. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, NAFDAC said the operatives bust the illegal operation at the Alapere area of Ketu, which led to the arrest…