Doctors issue 12-day ultimatum to Kaduna Govt over unmet demands.
The Association of Resident Doctors at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna State has issued a 12-day strike notice to the state government over unmet demands.
The President of the hospital chapter, Josiah Yakubu, revealed that the doctors are seeking full implementation and payment of 100% CONMESS 2024, along with two months' arrears, lamenting that despite previous negotiations and a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the demands have not been met within the promised timeframe.
Citing a continued exodus of resident doctors to federal institutions and neighboring states with better welfare packages, resulting in brain drain and burnout effect syndrome, the doctors praised the government's commitment to negotiations but warned that failure to implement their demands will lead to a resumption of the previously suspended indefinite action.
The association reiterated its call for better remuneration, employment of more resident doctors, and retention of state-trained medical students for their mandatory one-year housemanship with improved pay.
They confirmed plans to continue working with relevant stakeholders, including the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and National Association of Residents Doctors (NARD), to ensure adequate welfare for doctors and improve healthcare delivery.
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