The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has lamented the death of no fewer than 10 of its members within one month of Lassa fever outbreak in some states of the country. Chairman of its North Central, Dr. Kunle Olawepo, told The Guardian in Ilorin yesterday that the development called for prompt review of the present Hazard Allowances for Nigerian doctors. “From January till date, we have lost about 10 of our members across all grades to Lassa fever, while discharging their duties. He also lauded the members for releasing about N10 million to those who died due to the hemorrhagic attacks. For instance, our colleagues from Ekiti State that died on their way to Annual General Conference (AGM), the NMA paid about N20 million as compensation to their families from its welfare packages.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2018 02:26 UTC