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Lagos needs 40,000 more doctors, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday unveiled a new healthcare development roadmap for the state, disclosing that Lagos requires about 40,000 doctors to adequately meet the healthcare needs of its growing population. The governor, who disclosed that the state currently has about 7,000 doctors, also highlighted shortages in other health professions, including an […]

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Ogun doctors begin strike over security breach

Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have commenced a three-day warning strike following a security breach and burglary at the House Officers’ Quarters within the hospital premises. The industrial action was triggered by the theft of several valuables during the incident, including mobile phones, laptops, cash and other personal belongings […]

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Abia doctors confirm release of kidnapped surgeon, suspend planned strike

The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia State branch, has confirmed the release of kidnapped orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Uche Bonaventure Aguocha, who was abducted on Sunday, May 26, 2026. The PUNCH reported that the announcement was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NMA State Chairman, Dr Ezenwa Ezuruike, and the Secretary, Dr Clement Ifenkoronye, dated […]

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Japa syndrome deepens Nigeria’s doctor shortage crisis — Minister

Nigeria is facing a deepening health workforce crisis due to the ongoing mass migration of medical professionals, which is severely straining the nation’s fragile healthcare system, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has warned. Salako sounded the alarm on Monday during his keynote address at the 2026 United Kingdom Global Health […]

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Nigeria needs 300,000 doctors but has 40,000 — Lagos commissioner

Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing a severe manpower crisis, with the number of practising doctors now standing at approximately 40,000—far short of the estimated 300,000 needed to serve a population of over 220 million. Recent disclosures by health authorities highlight a sharp decline in the medical workforce, largely driven by the sustained emigration of healthcare […]

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Why we suspended planned strike — NARD

The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its proposed nationwide strike after receiving what it described as concrete commitments and clear timelines from the Federal Government on the implementation of long-standing agreements affecting its members. The decision was announced by the President of the association, Dr Mohammed Suleiman, during an appearance on AIT’s Morning […]

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Resident doctors suspend January 12 strike after Shettima’s intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned resumption of the ‘Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike’ popularly referred to as TICS 2.0, which was earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12. The suspension was confirmed on Sunday through a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the association, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, following a […]

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Ogun resident doctors back nationwide indefinite strike

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has declared its full support for the total and indefinite strike announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, which is scheduled to commence at 12:00 midnight on Monday, January 12, 2026. The resident doctors criticised what they described as the insincerity and insensitivity […]

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Resident doctors threaten fresh nationwide strike from Jan 12

Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors across the country have announced plans to resume a nationwide strike from January 12, 2026. The decision was contained in a communique issued after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting of the association held on January 2, 2026. In the communique, the association described the planned industrial […]

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UCH resident doctors end one-month strike

Resident doctors working at the University College Hospital in Ibadan have officially resumed work following the conclusion of a month-long nationwide strike. The doctors had initially embarked on the strike action beginning November 1, acting on the directives issued by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. NARD had instructed its members across the nation to […]

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Doctors fear HIV surge after 55% condom distribution dropped

Senior physicians in Nigeria have voiced concerns that the country may experience a surge in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other sexually transmitted infections, following a 55 per cent decline in condom distribution across the nation. The medical professionals emphasized that condoms remain one of the most accessible and effective preventive tools, especially for young […]

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Uphold ethics or face sanctions, MDCN warns foreign-trained doctors

The Federal Government has issued a strong caution to newly inducted foreign-trained medical practitioners, urging them to uphold the highest standards of ethics and discipline or face appropriate sanctions from regulatory authorities. The government also reaffirmed that Nigerian doctors are highly valued in the global medical workforce and urged the new inductees to actively preserve […]

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