The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has officially embarked on a nationwide five-day warning strike beginning Friday, September 12, 2025, despite repeated assurances from the Federal Government that the industrial action would be averted.
The announcement, made via NARD’s official X handle, has thrown the nation’s already strained healthcare sector into fresh uncertainty, with patients in public hospitals facing disruptions in medical services.
The doctors accused the government of failing to meet longstanding demands, including improved welfare, payment of salary arrears, and provision of adequate medical facilities.
This strike comes at a critical time when hospitals across Nigeria are battling overwhelming patient loads, raising fears of a looming health crisis if the impasse persists.
Observers note that the action underscores growing tension between the Federal Government and healthcare professionals, with many Nigerians expressing frustration over the recurring disputes that often leave ordinary citizens to bear the brunt.
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