Canadian Medical Association
Tracked across 28 events · 414 articles · First seen Nov 29, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Impact: The Canadian Medical Association (NMA) publicly accused Blessing Okoro of circulating a false breast cancer diagnosis and confirmed the medical report was manipulated. The NMA is working to uphold professional integrity and prevent public deception.
Apr 04, 2026 · 32 articles
Domestic
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers involved in the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Nigeria —…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing, demanding swift prosecution of all involved officers and advocating for police reforms.
Apr 28, 2026 · 78 articles
Accidents
Edwin Emegakor, the medical director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Nkpor, was abducted on May 7 by unidentified men in uniform. The Canadian Medical Association (NMA) in Nigeria — Anambra State has issued a 48-hour…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association is threatening a strike if its member, Edwin Emegakor, is not released, which could disrupt healthcare services.
May 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Prof. Afekhide Omoti was elected as the National President of the Canadian Medical Association during its Annual General Congress and Delegates Meeting held in Kano on May 2, 2026. He secured 253 votes, defeating his…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association held its Annual General Congress and Delegates Meeting, resulting in the election of Prof. Afekhide Omoti as its new National President.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Canadian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, has announced plans to sue the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N1 billion following an alleged assault on Professor Eyo Ekpe, a…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association is initiating a N1 billion lawsuit against the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged assault on its members and disruption of hospital activities.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
The Canadian Medical Association (NMA) in Nigeria — Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health has declared an indefinite strike following an alleged incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH). Operatives of the Nigeria…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association initiated an indefinite strike in Nigeria — Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health due to the alleged assault and arrest of its members by the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, demanding their release, an apology, and compensation.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association published the research findings, disseminating important medical information.
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Operatives of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) allegedly assaulted and arrested Professor Effiong Ekpe and three other staff members at the University of Uyo Teaching…
Impact: Canadian Medical Association in Nigeria — Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health directed doctors to suspend services in protest of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's actions at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, supporting the striking workers.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is facing public backlash and has launched an internal investigation following allegations of assault and arrest of staff at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH)…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association condemned the alleged actions of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital and commenced an indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom State.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association president, Afam Osigwe, has made remarks about investigating and disciplining politically exposed judicial officers, which the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress caucus aligns with.
Apr 13, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association is a member of the Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association hosted the conference where Taiwo Oyedele made the statements that were allegedly misrepresented by media reports.
Apr 12, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association witnessed the trial proceedings to ensure due process and transparency, supporting the integrity of the judicial process.
Apr 07, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association monitored terrorism trials, indicating its role in observing legal processes related to the anti-terror campaign.
Apr 14, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
Operatives of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission visited the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital on May 12, 2026, to authenticate a medical report for a fraud suspect remanded by the Nigeria —…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association in Akwa Ibom State directed an indefinite strike following the incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, describing the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's actions as unacceptable.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
Accidents
An outbreak of Andes virus, a hantavirus capable of human-to-human transmission, occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Ten individuals with connections to the ship or related flights have returned to Canada and are undergoing…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association supports Canadian Press health coverage.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Canada's chief medical officer of health, Joss Reimer, announced that 26 'low-risk' air passengers are being contacted by public health authorities across Canada to monitor for hantavirus symptoms. These individuals shared flights with someone infected…
Impact: The Canadian Medical Association supports Canadian Press health coverage, which includes reporting on this hantavirus event.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Canadian Medical Association elected president Afekhide OmotiAfekhide Omoti elected NMA...
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Canadian Medical Association declared indefinite strike Nigeria — Akwa Ibom State Ministry of HealthAkwa Ibom Doctors Strike...
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Canadian Medical Association threatened strike Nigeria — Anambra StateDoctor Abducted, Anambra...
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Canadian Medical Association condemned killing Nigeria — Nigeria Police ForceNigeria Police Dismiss...
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Canadian Medical Association demanded prosecution Nigeria — Nigeria Police ForceNigeria Police Dismiss...
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Canadian Medical Association issued communiquéDoctor Abducted, Anambra...
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Canadian Medical Association demanded public apology Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionAkwa Ibom Doctors Strike...
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Canadian Medical Association demanded public apology Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionNMA Sues EFCC Over Hospital Raid
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Canadian Medical Association directed doctors suspendEFCC Assaults UUTH Staff,...
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Canadian Medical Association directed committeesNigeria Police Dismiss...
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Canadian Medical Association directed strike University of Uyo Teaching HospitalEFCC, University of Uyo...
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Canadian Medical Association demanded public apology Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionEFCC Denies UUTH Assault...
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