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Monday, 26 August 2024

Health: Why Resident Doctors Embarked On Nationwide Strike

By Ayodele Ifasakin 


The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a nationwide 7-day warning strike, commencing on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 12 am.

Health: Resident Doctors Embarked On Nationwide Strike 


The strike is in response to the abduction of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.


Dr. Dele Abdullahi, President of NARD, announced the strike during an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council.


“The strike is total, and there will be no concessions or emergency care during this period,” he said.


Dr. Popoola was kidnapped on December 27, 2023, along with her husband and nephew. Although her husband was released in March, Dr. Popoola and her nephew remain in captivity after eight months.


Recall that NARD members protested against Dr. Popoola’s abduction on Thursday, August 15, in Lagos. The demonstration was organized by resident doctors of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta.