{
  "id": 3491234,
  "title": "Doctors must lead fight against quackery, uphold ethics – NMA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/doctors-must-lead-fight-against-quackery-uphold-ethics-nma",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:04:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/doctors-must-lead-fight-against-quackery-uphold-ethics-nma/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called upon doctors to lead the battle against quackery and unethical practices in the healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of upholding professional standards. At the association's inaugural National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, NMA President Prof Afekhide Omoti urged the medical community to prioritize the fight against quackery while also maintaining the highest ethical standards within their own profession. The meeting, themed \"Transforming Healthcare Practice in Nigeria: Building Trust, Accountability and Collaborative Excellence,\" addressed challenges such as unqualified practitioners, poor regulation, workforce shortages, and declining public confidence in healthcare institutions. According to Omoti, while external threats must be confronted, doctors must also examine their own conduct and professional standards. The NMA President highlighted that rebuilding public trust required trust, accountability, professional excellence, and collaboration among healthcare professionals.",
  "summary": "NMA urges doctors to lead the fight against quackery and unethical practices, stressing that upholding professional ethics is crucial for patient safety an Read More: https://punchng.com/doctors-must-lead-fight-against-quackery-uphold-ethics-nma/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian Medical Association urges doctors to combat quackery and unethical practices.",
    "NMA President Afekhide Omoti emphasizes ethical standards for medical community.",
    "Meeting addresses challenges like unqualified practitioners and declining public confidence."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Doctors must lead fight against quackery, uphold ethics – NMA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/doctors-must-lead-fight-against-quackery-uphold-ethics-nma-3499858",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:50:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}