Nigerian Medical Association Warns of Doctors’ Health Risks and Burnout

Author: Chinedu AdonuPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Nigeria

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The Nigerian Medical Association’s Enugu State chapter is calling for better working conditions and greater attention to doctors’ welfare, warning that caring for patients can lead practitioners to neglect their own health. At a briefing for the 2026 Physicians’ Week, state chairman Dr Ortuanya Emeka urged Governor Peter Mbah and Health Commissioner Prof. George Ugwu to strengthen efforts to ensure safe working conditions. He condemned violence against healthcare workers and called for sustained action on pay, career progression, workplace safety, training opportunities and shortages of essential resources.

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