{
  "id": 3965291,
  "title": "NMA demands 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nma-demands-65-year-retirement-age-for-clinical-health-workers",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/nma-demands-65-year-retirement-age-for-clinical-health-workers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to implement a 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers, citing the need to retain experienced professionals amid a shortage of skilled healthcare personnel in the country. NMA President Dr. Afekhide Omoti made the demand during a press briefing held after the association's National Executive Council meeting, which took place from August 24 to 28, 2026. The NMA argues that extending the retirement age would provide a temporary solution while the country addresses broader challenges in its healthcare workforce, including migration, infrastructure, and working conditions.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NMA demands 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nma-demands-65-year-retirement-age-for-clinical-health-workers-3968598",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:44:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}