The plan was to perform a TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate), but an unexpected bladder stone, which was not detected on the scan, was discovered during surgery, changing the entire surgical plan.
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A Brief History of our Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born in Makkah around 570 CE, into the noble Quraysh tribe, from the family of Banu Hashim. His father, Abdullah, died before his birth, and his mother, Aminah, passed away when he was still a child. He was subsequently cared for by his grandfather, Abdul-Muttalib, and later his uncle, Abu Talib.
As a young man, Muhammad (SAW) became known for his honesty, trustworthiness, and excellent character, earning the title Al-Amin (the Trustworthy). At the age of 25, he married Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA).
At the age of 40, while worshipping in the Cave of Hira near Makkah, he received his first revelation through Angel Jibril (Gabriel). The first verses revealed were from Surah Al-‘Alaq (96:1–5): “Read in the name of your Lord who created…”
He then spent approximately 13 years in Makkah calling people to worship Allah alone, abandon idolatry, and uphold justice, mercy, honesty, and good character. He and his followers faced severe persecution.
In 622 CE, the Prophet (SAW) and his companions migrated from Makkah to Madinah. This migration, known as the Hijrah, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In Madinah, he established a community based on faith, justice, mutual responsibility, and peaceful coexistence.
Over the following years, the Muslim community faced several major conflicts, including Badr, Uhud, and the Battle of the Trench. Eventually, the Prophet (SAW) returned to Makkah in 630 CE, where the city was peacefully brought under Muslim rule and the idols around the Ka’bah were removed.
In 632 CE, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) performed his Farewell Pilgrimage and delivered his famous Farewell Sermon, emphasising the sanctity of life and property, justice, the rights and dignity of women, equality among people, and adherence to the Qur’an and his guidance.
Shortly afterward, the Prophet (SAW) passed away in Madinah at the age of 63. He was buried in the chamber of his wife Aishah (RA), adjacent to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
His life will forever remain a model of faith, patience, mercy, courage, leadership, justice, forgiveness, and devotion to Allah. The Qur’an describes him as “an excellent example” for those who hope in Allah and the Last Day (Qur’an 33:21).
May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his family, his companions, and all who follow his path. Ameen.
“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless and intelligence cannot be applied. (Herophilus 335-280 BC)”
TIME FOR ACTION: SAVE NIGERIA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), under the leadership of *Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman(Garkuwan Matasan Arewa), wishes to once again draw the attention of all Nigerians to the worsening state of the nation's healthcare system and the urgent need for decisive government intervention.
For several months, the National Executive Council (NEC) of NARD has demonstrated patience, maturity, and an unwavering commitment to industrial harmony. We have extended the Federal Government's ultimata on more than four occasions in good faith, hoping that our longstanding demands would receive the urgent attention they deserve.
Regrettably, many of the assurances made have remained unfulfilled, while critical issues affecting healthcare workers and the quality of healthcare delivery have been neglected, with no clear roadmap towards resolution.
Today, six (6) pressing issues continue to threaten the survival of Nigeria's healthcare system:
1. House Officers' Welfare: Persistent delays in salary payment, non-payment of salary arrears, and failure to regularize salary payments nationwide.
2. Assaults on Healthcare Workers: The continuous rise in attacks on healthcare professionals without a comprehensive government policy to prevent such incidents or ensure appropriate sanctions against perpetrators.
3. The LUTH Crisis: The denial of call meal entitlements, withdrawal of other welfare packages, and refusal by some consultants to endorse examination forms for eligible Resident Doctors.
4. Promotion Arrears: non-payment of promotion arrears owed to Medical Officers.
5. Salary Arrears: Failure to pay salary arrears in several institutions, including FUHS Otukpo, UUTH Uyo, OAUTHC ILE- IFE, FMC Owo, AEFUTHA Abakaliki, among others.
6. PAT Arrears: non-payment of 19 months PAT arrears owed to the entire healthcare workers.
These are not merely doctors' demands. They are fundamental issues that directly affect the morale, productivity, and retention of the healthcare workforce, ultimately impacting every Nigerian who depends on our hospitals for care.
Despite repeated dialogue and sustained engagement, the Government has failed to demonstrate the level of commitment required to resolve these longstanding concerns.
Consequently, after exhaustive deliberations, the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has resolved to embark on a Total, Comprehensive, and Indefinite Nationwide Strike, commencing at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, 10th August, 2026, should these issues remain unresolved.
We sincerely regret the inconvenience this action may cause Nigerians. However, we believe that preserving the integrity of Nigeria's healthcare system requires immediate and courageous action. A healthcare system cannot function effectively when those entrusted with saving lives are continually neglected.
We therefore call on all Nigerians, civil society organizations, professional bodies, and well-meaning stakeholders to lend their voices in urging the Federal Government to act swiftly and responsibly to avert this avoidable disruption of healthcare services.
To our esteemed members across the country, we appreciate your resilience, sacrifices, and unwavering dedication to patient care. We urge you to remain calm, united, disciplined, and resolute as we collectively pursue a better healthcare system for all.
The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now.
Yours Militantly
P-MUS of NARD
Garkuwan Matasan Arewa
30:07:26
Nigeria keeps saying it doesn’t have enough doctors.
We have only about 50,000 doctors serving over 200 million people. That's 1 Doctor to over 4,000 patients.
You'd expect every doctor willing to serve to be encouraged.
Instead, one is detained after carrying out a menstrual hygiene outreach in Kaduna State.
Another 238 young doctors who returned home to practise wake up to an unexplained increase in their induction fees from ₦265,000 to over ₦415,000.
We cannot keep discouraging the very people we desperately need.
I respectfully appeal to the @KadunaMOH, @GovKaduna, @WHONigeria, @NGRSenate, @NGRPresident, and @Fmohnigeria to ensure Dr Al-Amin regains his freedom, and to the @MDCNOfficial to review this new fee.
Just this week, WAEC registration fees jumped from 27k to 50k.
Today, MDCN suddenly increased registration fees for foreign trained doctors, from 260k to 400k.
Everything is going up except people’s incomes.
You can’t keep increasing fees while people’s income remain the same.