Nigerian Doctors Call Off Nationwide Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of its strike with effect from Monday (today).
NARD said in its communique issued in Abuja on Sunday “The NEC delibrated extensively on the ongoing NARD strike that commenced on June 15, 2020 following her emergency general meeting to consider the federal and state governments responses to the minimum requirements.
“The NEC acknowledges the provision of Personal Protective Equipment to some hospitals.These PPE’s are consumables and non-reusable, therefore the need for sustained supply “.
NARD said COVID-19 inducement allowances has only been paid to 11 federal health institutions and most state governments have yet to review the hazard allowance of health workers “.
NARD also said it observed during the meeting that the medical residency training funding had been included in the revised 2020 budget through the intervention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and would be implemented as soon as the budget was assented to by the President.
