Health Workers Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Prolonged Power Crisis At UCH
Resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have warned that they may begin an indefinite strike if the long-running electricity crisis at the hospital is not resolved within three weeks. The doctors said the situation is already affecting patient care and medical training at the major teaching hospital. The president of the Association of […]
Kebbi malnutrition crisis deepens as children face life-threatening hunger
The malnutrition crisis in Kebbi State is becoming more severe, putting thousands of children at risk of hunger, illness, and early death. Health workers say many families are struggling to provide enough food, while hospitals and nutrition centres are overwhelmed by the growing number of sick children. What was once seen as a seasonal problem […]
Nigeria most dangerous country to be doctor – Aisha Yesufu
Popular activist Aisha Yesufu has described Nigeria as one of the most dangerous countries in the world to work as a medical doctor. She made the statement while reacting to recent reports of attacks, kidnappings, and poor working conditions faced by health workers across the country. According to Yesufu, doctors in Nigeria are exposed to […]
Health workers begin indefinite strike at UCH
Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues and unmet demands. The workers, under various unions, say they can no longer continue working under poor conditions, stressing that the management has failed to address concerns ranging from salary arrears to shortages of essential equipment. They […]
Striking Doctors Challenge Wike, Akpabio To Use FCT Hospitals
Resident doctors in Abuja have asked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to use public hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The doctors believe this will help government officials understand the struggles of healthcare workers and patients. According to George Ebong, the president of resident doctors in the FCT, fixing the […]
Nigerian Nurses Stranded Abroad and May Face Deportation Due to Certificate Verification Issues
Hundreds of Nigerian nurses are currently facing a serious crisis abroad due to the ongoing closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) certificate verification portal. This issue has left many nurses stranded in countries like the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, and some are even at risk of deportation. […]
Nigerian Man Shares Heartbreaking Story of Friend’s Death Due to Lack of Defibrillator
A Nigerian man, Chuck, recently shared a heartbreaking story on X (formerly Twitter) about his friend who died from a heart attack. The tragedy occurred because the hospital where his friend was taken did not have a defibrillator. This device is essential for applying an electric current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat […]