Across Scotland, nursing and midwifery unions have opened consultations with their members regarding a new NHS pay offer that would cover the years 2025 to 2027. This offer could significantly impact the take-home pay and working conditions of healthcare workers, especially at a time when many are feeling the pressure of rising living costs and…

Hundreds of Nigerian nurses in the UK are facing deportation after the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) flagged concerns about potential exam fraud at the Yunnik Technologies test center in Ibadan, Nigeria. The issue stems from unusually short test times recorded at the center, raising suspicions that some nurses may not have taken the exam…

Nigeria has recorded 41,000 cases of diphtheria, with children being the most affected group. The outbreak has raised concerns due to its rapid spread, particularly among unvaccinated children. Health authorities and international organizations are intensifying efforts to increase vaccination coverage and curb the spread of the disease. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects…