Medical practitioners

A Consultant Physiatrist of the Department of Behavioural Sciences of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof Alfred Makanjuola, has recommended multidisciplinary approach in management of bullying and burnout among medical…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), said it has trained no fewer than 45 medical professionals on pharmacovigilance in Kaduna State. READ ALSO:NAFDAC partners NHIA on access to affordable, quality…

The Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child Centre in Lagos State, says it has commenced training of its doctors and nurses in order to build their capacity for effective delivery of endoscopy services. READ ALSO:Kwara state medical practioners…

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, says medical colleges in Nigeria must develop the capacity to train more doctors to bridge the brain drain gap in the sector. Hamzat spoke with the Newsmen in Lagos while reacting to…

Health Experts and stakeholders have reiterated the importance of Health Promotion and Education (HPE) to human existence. They said; "HPE keeps people informed about their health and well-being, so they could live a life free of…

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the recruitment of 40 medical Doctors, 25 Pharmacists and 60 Nurses to boost healthcare service delivery in the state. The Executive Secretary of the State Hospital…

Medical practitioners have lamented the increasing rate of brain drain in the health sector, calling on the government to put an exit replacement policy in place, in order to address the trend. A cross section of practitioners, who spoke…

Medical experts said the fear of litigation and patients’ demand are among the major factors influencing the rising of caesarean section in the world. President, Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, Prof. Oluwarotimi…

About 120 medical practitioners are currently being investigated as a result of allegation cases by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria over medical negligence and 70 are facing trial. The council’s Registrar, Dr. Tajudeen Sanusi,…