The Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, has initiated a 14-day warning strike in protest of the non-payment of seven months’ salaries to their newly recruited members.
Amidst a mini protest held on the hospital premises, members of the association expressed their determination to disrupt activities at the government-owned medical facility until their grievances are addressed. Dr. John Matthew, President of the UNIMEDTH ARD, highlighted the demands for full payment of salary arrears, February 2024 palliative for House Officers, hazard allowance for members, and urgent resolution of severe clinical manpower shortages within the institution.
The strike action underscores the ongoing challenges facing healthcare workers in Nigeria and emphasizes the critical need for prompt resolution to ensure uninterrupted medical services and adequate staffing levels in state-owned hospitals.Resident doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, have commenced a 14-day warning strike due to the non-payment of seven months’ salaries to their newly recruited colleagues. The association’s members staged a mini protest on the hospital premises, vowing to disrupt activities until their demands are met.
Led by Dr. John Matthew, President of the UNIMEDTH ARD, they emphasized the need for immediate payment of salary arrears, February 2024 palliative for House Officers, hazard allowance, and resolution of severe clinical manpower shortages within the institution. This strike highlights the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers in Nigeria and underscores the urgency for the state government to address these issues to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services to the populace.
