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Medical Consultants and Dental Specialists Decry Service Withdrawal in South-West Universities

February 26, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) and Medical and Dental Specialist Association in Basic Medical Sciences (MEDSABAMS) have expressed concerns over the ongoing withdrawal of services by medical lecturers in South-West universities. The protest stems from the non-migration of medical lecturers to the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). In a joint press statement … Read more

Around 20% of UK Medical Students Consider Quitting University as Mental Health Crisis Worsens

February 11, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

The alarming rise in mental health struggles among UK medical students has sparked serious concerns about the future of the healthcare workforce. A new study has revealed that one in five medical students is considering dropping out due to deteriorating mental health, financial stress, and overwhelming academic pressure. The findings highlight a growing crisis that … Read more

NMA Chairman Highlights Impact of Doctors’ Emigration on Healthcare and Marriages

January 3, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Dr. Babajide Saheed, the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised concerns about the negative effects of the “japa syndrome” (the migration of healthcare workers) on both the healthcare system and doctors’ personal lives. Saheed noted that the ongoing brain drain is exacerbating the shortage of medical professionals, particularly young doctors … Read more