Nigerian doctors in public hospitals have resumed work after a five-day nationwide strike to demand, among other things, a 200% pay increase.
According to the National Association of Resident Doctors (Nard), this comes after a “review of the commitments made by the federal government” at their most recent meeting.
The association is demanding a 200% salary increase, hiring to replace professionals who have left the system, and an immediate upgrade of public hospital infrastructure.
They are also calling for the withdrawal of a bill that would prevent newly graduated doctors from leaving the country until they have worked for five years.
According to Nard president Emeka Orji, the government has promised to make some payments next month.
Despite the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to leave office on May 29.
“Because the government is in transition, we are not concerned.” These problems will not go away simply because the government changes.
“If some of our demands are met as soon as possible, let the new government handle the rest.” We don’t want to play blame.” Dr. Orji stated.
The doctors say they will wait two weeks before deciding on the next course of action.
Aside from a 200% pay increase, the doctors are demanding that the government fill vacancies, upgrade public hospital infrastructure, and withdraw a bill that would prevent newly graduated doctors from leaving the country until they have worked for five years.
