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Resident Doctors Raise Alarm Over Unfulfilled Agreements
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has hinted that it may soon go on another nationwide strike, following the Federal Government’s failure to honour a Memorandum of Understanding previously signed with the association. In an urgent appeal to senior medical professionals and respected elders, posted on X and titled “Urgent Appeal to Avert a Looming […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Reaching Agreement with FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called off its indefinite nationwide strike following a successful negotiation with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the suspension of the strike in a post on X. “The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has resolved to suspend the ongoing […]
FCTA Resident Doctors Maintain Indefinite Strike
The doctors insist that their ongoing indefinite strike, held in solidarity with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, will continue until all their specific demands are fully met. In a statement to newsmen, ARD-FCTA President Dr. George Ebong confirmed that the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances had begun, but emphasized that this partial […]
Resident Doctors Begin Strike, Call on Nigerians For Support
NARD President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement, saying the association’s advocacy is about saving the Nigerian health system, not personal gains or political interests. Recall that the association declared that it would embark on a nationwide indefinite strike starting from November 1, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to […]
Unmet demands: Resident doctors begin indefinite strike November 1
This was contained in a statement released by NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, the statement noted that the strike directive was issued after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier given to the Federal Government over unresolved demands. The decision was taken after a five-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, NEC, on Saturday. The […]
Doctors Urge LAUTECH Council To Address Staff Shortage, Poor Infrastructure
This follows the appointment of the new council by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, coming on the heels of recent engagements between the governor and LAUTECH staff during his visit to the hospital, where he met with health workers to hear their concerns. Makinde’s appointments, formalised in letters signed by his Chief of Staff, Segun […]
FCT doctors Call Off strike After Senate Intervention
The President of the association, George Ebong made the announcement while speaking with newsmen, explaining that the decision to temporarily halt the strike followed interventions from the senate. He stressed, however, that none of the doctors’ demands have been met so far. Recall that the doctors embarked on the warning strike to press home their […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Two Days
The strike, which commenced early Friday, disrupted services in public hospitals across the country. However, the doctors were directed to resume duties on Sunday following the suspension announced. NARD President, Tope Osundara, confirmed the development to newsmen via a phone conversation, “Some of our demands have been met, and the government has promised to look […]
Resident Doctors Meet Over Nationwide strike today
The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were not met. The threat comes amid mounting pressure on Nigeria’s weak public health system, which is already grappling with a shortage of doctors, poor infrastructure, and overcrowded hospitals. Resident doctors, […]
Resident Doctors Declare 7-Day Warning Strike
The resident doctors strike is to clamour for the release of its kidnapped member, Ganiyat Popoola, who has been in captivity for over 8 months. NARD President, Dele Abdullahi, who said this in a statement, noted that the strike will begin Monday, August 26, 2024, at 12am. Abdullahi disclosed that the decision was made during […]