Tag: #NigeriaHealthCrisis
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DOCTORS’ STRIKE: FG INSISTS IT’S POLICY GLITCHES, NOT NEGLECT
Tired of hospitals turning into ghost towns during strikes? The Federal Government just clapped back, blaming structural health sector headaches—not abandonment—for NARD’s walkout, while touting fresh cash boosts for medics. Health Minister of State Dr. Iziaq Salako revealed ongoing reforms like ₦90 billion annual allowances (call duty, shifts, rural postings) negotiated collectively since November 2025…
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CRISIS FUELS MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND SUICIDE RISK
Rising poverty, unemployment, and inflation push many Nigerians to the brink, urging urgent mental health and legal reforms. Nigeria’s worsening economy is deeply impacting mental health, with rising suicide and depression rates. Experts say economic hardship, poverty, and poor living conditions drive frustration and despair, especially among youth. They call for decriminalizing suicide attempts, improving…
