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Resident Doctors in Nigeria begin indefinite strike - Edoman - 06-15-2020 Resident Doctors in Nigeria begin indefinite strike The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria on Monday June 15, commenced a nationwide strike after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum. NARD President, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, who announced this while addressing a press conference in Abuja, said the union has decided to exempt its members working in various coronavirus (COVID-19) isolation and treatment centers across the country. According to Sokomba, the union took the decision to go on strike as a result of the failed series of meetings between the doctors and the Federal Government in the last two weeks. Amongst their demands include - Stoppage of Illegal deductions of Salaries by some state government - Refund of illegally deducted salaries -Non-payment of salaries of some members -Non-payment of COVID19 inducement allowances -Inadequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment -Harassment and Assault of Doctors in the line of duty. - Failure of government to provide life insurance for doctors and other health workers in the frontline. |