Tag: NMA

Mpox: NMA task C’River on strengthening surveillance

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
mpox II

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on Cross River Government to urgently enhance its surveillance mechanisms against Mpox, amidst increased vulnerability. The Cross River chapter of the association also warned that the state was more vulnerable than others. Dr Ukam Edadi, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the NMA, made the call in an interview in Calabar. The mpox virus, which initially broke out in Central Africa, has since spread to several West African countries, including Nigeria, where 39 cases have been officially recorded. Edadi emphasised the importance of proactive…

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Ramalan, Pioneer NIMASA Chairman, mourns former NMA DG, Ferdinand Agu

Aminu Imam
NMA DG, Ferdinand Agu

Pioneer Board Chairman the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has expressed his rude shock upon receiving the sad news of the sudden tragic passing of Architect Ferdinand Agu, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Authority (as NIMASA was then named), and former Senior Special Assistant to the President in the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, (SGF). A statement issued on Saturday by the  NIMASA pioneer Chairman, said Ferdy, as he was fondly called by his friends and…

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2 Doctors kidnapped in Kogi, NMA asks Police to act

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to security agencies to quickly intervene and rescue two of its members recently kidnapped in Kogi. The state chapter of the NMA which made the appeal in a statement issued in Lokoja on Friday, identified the victims as: Dr Ebiloma  Aduku of the Zonal Hospital, Ankpa, and Dr Kelechi Mgbahurike of Christ the King Hospital Anyangba. The statement was signed by the state Chairman of the NMA, Dr Simeon Omakoji, and the  state Secretary, Dr Famotele Tolorunju. According to the statement, Aduku was kidnapped at…

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Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals, NMA urges Nigerians

Ishaku Yohanna

The Kwara State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association has advised Nigerians against visiting hospitals to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. NMA Chairman, Kolade Solagberu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Ilorin, adding that 35 doctors had so far been tested positive for COVID-19 in Kwara. He however, noted that the association had not recorded any casualty among its members. He also cautioned residents to disregard the beliefs that COVID-19 was not real and was only a money-making avenue for the government. Residents should help the…

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