The strike, triggered by unpaid allowances, delayed salaries, and other welfare issues, was called off following high-level government interventions.
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike following an emergency virtual meeting of its National Executive Council (e-NEC) held on April 7, 2026, in what it described as a demonstration of goodwill after high-level government interventions. The decision comes days after the association had announced plans to embark on […]
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Beyond the policy reversal, the association highlighted several unresolved financial obligations owed to its members
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…As patients choose between long wait times and high healthcare costs For millions of Nigerians, seeking medical care has become a test of endurance and financial survival. In overcrowded public hospitals, patients wait hours for subsidised treatment, while private clinics offer faster care at costs that can wipe out a lifetime of savings. As underfunding, […]
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NARD said its members would embark on a total and comprehensive industrial action beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, citing what it described as the federal government’s plan to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table (PAT), a key component of agreements reached after its 2025 industrial action. […]
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Ms Akinde warned that the frequent use of painkillers, especially common drugs like paracetamol and diclofenac, can paradoxically worsen headaches over time.
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When Mrs Abdullahi started bleeding on 23 September 2023, the local primary healthcare centre referred her to the General Hospital in Yauri. However, the journey to Yauri was a deadly one.
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The WHO DG confirmed over 20 attacks on healthcare in Iran since March, resulting in deaths and forcing some facilities to shut down.
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In a message to mark World Autism Awareness Day 2026, Mrs Tinubu urged Nigerians to recognise the dignity, worth and potential of individuals on the autism spectrum, describing them as vital contributors to society.
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