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Nigeria's Regulatory Body for the Medical, Dental and Alternative Medicine Professions.
Abuja, Nigeria
Joined February 2022
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, NIGERIA! As we celebrate, may we renew our collective commitment to unity, peace, and progress for our dear nation. MDCN wishes everyone a joyful celebration and a future filled with hope and prosperity.
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Public Notice on Impersonation and Fraudulent Social Media Accounts
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At the 27th Conference of #AMCOA2025 the Chairman and the Registrar/CEO of the MDCN discussed the different modalities of dealing with practitioners' Fitness To Practice.
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HOUSEMANSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WEDNESDAY, 23RD JULY2025 Attention to all Medical and Dental Practitioners seeking housemanship opportunities!
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The Commissioner has assured MDCN of partnership to develop tailor-made training for data protection compliance, and NDPC will participate in the MDCN committee to enhance the digital health and telemedicine practice guidelines.
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Hence, handlers of personal information need specialised training. He said the Commission focuses on promoting compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, building trust in digital health systems and providing technical support to MDAs and the private sector.
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In his response, the NDPC Comm, Dr. Vincent welcomed Prof Kyari's proactive approach and stated that health data are classified as personal identifiable data and sensitive information; whereby breach and use of such information could lead to discrimination or serious harm.
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Especially in securing professional and patients data, amid the increasing use of digital health tools, telemedicine and EMRs. • For technical support and capacity-building for MDCN staff on data handling and cybersecurity.
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The Registrar/CEO therefore sought the support of NDPC through the National Commissioner: • To strengthen collaboration on data protection and compliance. • For guidance on aligning MDCN data governance and digital health frameworks with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
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• The Council needs to guard against unlicensed individuals without required training infiltrating its register, through data authenticity and confidentiality.
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• With increasing digitisation of its operations, MDCN maintains both physical and electronic records, necessitating strong data protection.
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Prof. @FatimaKyari mentioned the background of the visit: • MDCN regulates the practice of medicine and dentistry in Nigeria with professional licensure and discipline, as well as medical and dental institutional accreditation.
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