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NMA Disowns Fake Doctor, Urges Vigilance Against Medical Quackery

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In a bid to combat medical quackery and uphold professional standards, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Ekiti State Branch, has disowned a suspected fake doctor, Olalekan Timothy Fasipe. Fasipe, an employee of the Ekiti State Hospital Management Board, was apprehended on allegations of forging his registration certificate with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), thereby falsely presenting himself as a qualified doctor.

Dr. Babatunde Rosiji, Chairman of NMA Ekiti State, and Dr. Moses Dada, the Secretary, issued a statement on Tuesday, condemning Fasipe’s actions and affirming the association’s commitment to rooting out impostors from the medical profession. The association revealed that Fasipe had previously served as a member of the Ekiti NMA State Officers’ Committee before his arrest.

The NMA Ekiti State expressed deep concern over the discovery of Fasipe’s fraudulent activities and highlighted their collaboration with the State Government, particularly the Ministry of Health and Human Services, in addressing medical malpractice.

According to the statement, the NMA received correspondence from the MDCN confirming that Fasipe’s name was not on the Register of Medical Practitioners in Nigeria. Consequently, Fasipe has been arrested and is currently undergoing prosecution as advised by the MDCN.

In light of these developments, the NMA Ekiti State has instructed Fasipe to cease presenting himself as a doctor or as a member of the association due to his lack of legitimate qualifications. The association unequivocally dissociated itself from Fasipe and his activities, emphasizing the stringent ethical standards that govern the medical profession.

The statement underscored the rigorous training and certification process undergone by medical practitioners, both locally and internationally trained, culminating in their inclusion in the MDCN register. The NMA reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with relevant government agencies to ensure that justice is served in Fasipe’s case.

Furthermore, the NMA Ekiti State issued a stern warning to individuals masquerading as medical doctors without proper registration, emphasizing that such impostors would face the full wrath of the law.

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FG Approves $1.7 Billion for Healthcare Reforms

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By Adenike Lawal

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a $1.7 billion investment to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system through two major initiatives: the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity – Governance (HOPE-GOVERNANCE) project and the Primary Health Care Provision Strengthening (HOPE-PHC) project.

The approval was announced during a recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The HOPE-PHC project aims to improve access to essential healthcare services while enhancing the resilience of health systems nationwide.

Its primary goal is to ensure quality healthcare is accessible to all Nigerians.

Meanwhile, the HOPE-GOVERNANCE project focuses on healthcare financing reforms, improving transparency and accountability, and strengthening human resource management at the federal, state, and local levels.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will oversee the HOPE-PHC project, while the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning will implement the HOPE-GOVERNANCE project.

These initiatives are expected to drive significant improvements in healthcare service delivery across the country.

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FCTA Seals Illegal Hospital in Kuje Over Patient Deaths

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By Alexis Uchendu

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has shut down Dada’s Clinic & Maternity Limited in Kapwa, Gaube community, Kuje Area Council, over illegal operations and alleged patient deaths.

The closure, carried out by the Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee under Ahmadu Abubakar, Director of the Medical and Diagnostics Department, followed reports of fatalities and unsafe medical practices.

The facility was sealed on Sunday, and a staff member, Mr. Sabiu, who falsely posed as a health worker, was arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation.

According to a statement from the FCTA, issued via the media aide of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the clinic was unregistered and operated in a rented apartment unfit for healthcare services. It allegedly disguised its operations as a medical outreach program.

The statement further revealed that a community elder recently died after undergoing a hernia operation at the clinic, with additional reports of patients requiring emergency care elsewhere after surviving unsafe procedures.

The FCT Minister investigations his administration’s zero tolerance for illegal health facilities, stressing the need for safe and regulated healthcare services.

An investigation into the clinic’s activities is ongoing.

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FG to Slash Dialysis Costs by 80% at FMC Abuja

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By Patrick Idowu 

In a major relief for kidney disease patients, the Federal Government has announced an 80% subsidy on dialysis treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Tuesday during the commissioning of a new clinic service building and ward centre at the hospital.

He emphasized that the initiative aims to make dialysis more accessible and affordable, aligning with the government’s broader healthcare reforms.

“This subsidy program, launched in 2024, is already in place in 10 selected federal tertiary health institutions, and FMC Jabi is now a strong candidate to join,” Salako stated.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare, a key pillar of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (HSRII), which supports President Bola Tinubu’s vision of healthcare as a fundamental right.

Salako further highlighted the administration’s investments in strengthening tertiary healthcare, reducing the need for Nigerians to seek critical medical procedures, such as kidney transplants, abroad.

Meanwhile, FMC Abuja’s Chief Medical Director, Saad Ahmed, revealed that the newly inaugurated facility will enhance healthcare delivery, housing a dialysis and transplantation centre, pathology laboratories, and additional patient wards to ease hospital congestion.

He also announced the acquisition of a neurosurgical operating microscope to improve brain surgery services.

The subsidy initiative marks a significant step toward easing the financial burden of chronic kidney disease patients while bolstering Nigeria’s healthcare capacity.

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