Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
Tracked across 11 events · 72 articles · First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last active Aug 06, 2026
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Impact: The Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria issued directives for mandatory mental health screening and support services in medical and dental institutions to address rising psychological distress and suicides among students and faculty.
Apr 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria is the regulatory authority that closed admissions for the 2025-2026 academic session for medical and dental colleges in Pakistan.
Apr 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria introduced new policies and reforms for students pursuing medical or dental education abroad, aiming to strengthen regulatory frameworks and ensure international standards.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (PMDC), on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 from August 16 to September 20, 2026.…
Impact: The PMDC is the central actor, rescheduling the MDCAT exam on the prime minister's directive. This affects its regulatory role and the administration of medical admissions in Pakistan.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria established a prima facie case of medical negligence against three doctors involved in Nkanu Adichie-Esege's care and issued interim suspensions.
Apr 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) will collaborate with the Nigeria — Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) in the investigation to ensure a holistic and credible review process.
Jan 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria's role in professional regulation was distinguished from the Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's consumer protection mandate by the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, clarifying that both can operate concurrently.
Apr 28, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: The council is part of the Technical Working Group, ensuring the college's medical programmes meet professional standards.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Received ICPC petition for professional sanctions against Abubakar.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Council verifies the qualifications of applicants.
Jul 06, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The MDCN is mentioned as a future accrediting body for the MBBS programme; no direct impact yet.
Jul 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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