Same way bandit and terrorist attacks are underreported in northern Nigeria is the same way wars and terrorism are underreported in African countries like Congo, Sudan, I wonder why.
The next NARD president should not slack, the current NARD president has set an insane pace, if you don’t have that energy don’t contest, leave it for those who have the energy and zeal to do the job.
Nurse Justina Obi Ejelonu.
12 years ago today, Nurse Justina Ejelonu died on the frontline caring for a man with the Ebola virus. Since her death, history has not been kind to her.
No immortalization!
Let's Retweet to celebrate a fallen hero. 🕊️
Compare the prices from those days with today’s, capitalize on insecurity, something has to be done,… the uneducated people (no disrespect) are not going to vote wisely if nothing is done 🥺, a lot of work has to be done, do a ‘get your PVC campaign’,… theres so much work to do
Why is Peter obi not campaigning like his life depends on it, abi aspirants can’t start campaigning yet ? 🥹 I know it doesn’t matter to him whether he wins or not because he’s wealthy,… but look at how Mamdani was everywhere before election. He should get young people in …
His corner, utilize social media, speak to market women, go state by state unexpectedly, talk to them in pidgin, get energetic individuals,… focus of the campaign should be ‘if them give you money, chop am vote better’ or something like that. Get ads from before APC….
I really hate when I genuinely don’t care about something and my nonchalance towards that thing gets translated to be jealousy 🤦🏾♀️,… I genuinely don’t give an f 🙂↔️😪.
Incase you still haven’t heard the Album of the year #Starrgirl . I’m judging you but still go and listen and be blessed. You actually need to experience it yourself. Short short social media clips don’t do it justice. Go and eat the main course.
https://t.co/LABMfmmYMs
@arikoyarii Oh I have a better idea, how about we play the ‘Deep in my heart I know this person isnt right but I think they’ll change and we’ve spent so much time together so I don’t have the confidence to leave because of a few things they do for me’ game, it’s my favorite 😁
The guy that gave me an advice in medschool that helped me separate myself from grades (thus maintaining a great mental health) is dropping out of medical school due to financial constraint, and it’s making me so sad that I can’t do anything about it 🥺🤧💔.
UPDATE TO ALL MEMBERS ON WORK HOUR REGULATION (AND EXCESS WORKLOAD)
Good evening Distinguished NARDITES!
The leadership of NARD ably led by the Strategic P-MUS (Garkuwan Matasan Arewa), is pleased to update all members on a significant development arising from the deliberations of the FMoHSW Ministerial Committee on Work Hour Regulation and Casualization of Doctors.
Following extensive engagements and a comprehensive nationwide situational assessment involving 6,350 healthcare personnel across the six geopolitical zones, the Committee has developed a National Policy on Work Hour Regulation for Health Institutions in Nigeria.
The findings clearly demonstrated the urgent need to address excessive work hours, burnout, fatigue, inadequate rest, and the associated risks to healthcare workers and patient safety.
NEWLY RECOMMENDED WORK HOUR GUIDELINES
The following key provisions have been recommended under the new framework:
1. Maximum Weekly Work Hours:
Healthcare personnel shall work a maximum of 48 hours per week, including weekends. Any authorized excess hours shall be appropriately compensated.
2. Maximum Shift Duration:
- Day shift: 8 hours maximum
- Afternoon shift: 6 hours maximum
- Extended shifts exceeding 12 hours shall be limited to emergency situations only.
- All authorized excess hours must be adequately compensated.
3. Maximum Call Duty:
- A maximum of two call duties per week, including weekend calls.
- Calls must be equitably distributed among eligible personnel.
- A maximum of one weekend call per month.
4. Maximum Consecutive Duty Period:
There shall be an absolute maximum of 24 continuous hours of duty, inclusive of call duty.
5. Mandatory Rest Periods:
- A minimum of 12 hours between regular shifts.
- Mandatory 24-hour post-call rest following weekday calls, Saturday calls, Sunday calls, and public holiday calls.
6. Mandatory Break During Duty:
A minimum one-hour break after six hours of continuous work, including shift and call duties, shall be provided. Breaks should be appropriately staggered to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
7. Equitable On-Call Distribution:
Call duties shall not exceed two per week and one weekend call per month, with equitable distribution among eligible healthcare personnel.
8. Compensation for Excess Work Hours:
Authorized excess work hours must be properly documented and adequately compensated above the normal hourly rate, or appropriately balanced through structured time-off. This provision must not be abused by institutions.
9. Protected Research and Development Time:
Healthcare personnel in all institutions should have protected time for research and professional development, subject to approval by the appropriate National or Institutional Health Research and Ethics Committee.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
These recommendations are without prejudice to the stipulated maximum shift, call and rest durations, particularly in genuine emergency situations where patient safety and continuity of care may require exceptional arrangements.
We are pleased to inform all members that these recommended guidelines have been forwarded to all MDs/CMDs for implementation across all health institutions.
Hospital Managements and Heads of Departments are expected to take appropriate steps towards full compliance of these guidelines.
We strongly encourage all Centre Leaderships to engage their respective Managements and follow up on the implementation of these guidelines.
Members are encouraged to remain vigilant, document cases of non-compliance and channel legitimate concerns through their center leadership for necessary action by NARD.
We await the release of the second document addressing casualization and abusive locum appointments soon.
The guy that gave me an advice in medschool that helped me separate myself from grades (thus maintaining a great mental health) is dropping out of medical school due to financial constraint, and it’s making me so sad that I can’t do anything about it 🥺🤧💔.