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January 16, 2024 Ekiti Varsity Teaching Hospital Declares Strike As Hoodlums Attack Doctors

Ekiti Varsity Teaching Hospital Declares Strike As Hoodlums Attack Doctors

Labour unions at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, have declared an emergency and indefinite strike in the hospital following an attack by suspected hoodlums who invaded the medical facility.

Some suspected hoodlums reportedly invaded the Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, and attacked some Doctors and, destroyed some facilities and stole a corpse suspected to be the father of one of the hoodlums.

In protest against the ugly development, the Association of Resident Doctors, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, has directed its members to immediately embark on an indefinite strike.

This was contained in a letter addressed to the Chief Medical Director, Professor Kayode Olabanji and signed by the President of the Association, Dr Famous Adeyemi.

Confirming the development, the hospital’s spokesperson, Rolake Adewumi, said four additional armed policemen have already been drafted to ensure security at the hospital.

She disclosed further that the State Police Commissioner has launched a search for the perpetrators.

December 18, 2023 NMA Threatens Strike, Gives January 31 Deadline

NMA Threatens Strike, Gives January 31 Deadline

The Nigerian Medical Association has given the Federal Government till January 31, 2024, to meet its demands or risk industrial action in the health sector.

The NMA President, Uche Ojinmah, issued the request at a press briefing after the association’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja.

The NMA also asked the government to implement the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.

Ojinmah stated that the association cannot guarantee industrial harmony after the request if the government fails to meet its demands.

He also urged the government to implement the newly approved accruement allowance with arrears from June 2022.

Ojinmah added that while the association was grateful that the government had taken a step regarding one of its agreements, it awaited the full implementation of the agreements they had.

 

August 7, 2023 Lagos Government Sacks Hospital Managers, Suspends LASIAMA GM After Doctor’s Elevator Death

Lagos Government Sacks Hospital Managers, Suspends LASIAMA GM After Doctor’s Elevator Death

Following the unfortunate death of Dr. Diaso Vwaere in an elevator crash at Island General Hospital Odan, the Lagos State Government has taken decisive action.

The facility managers responsible have been sacked and blacklisted, and the General Manager of LASIAMA has been suspended.

According to Olumide Sogunle, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Strategy, the state government has initiated these measures based on the initial findings of its panel of inquiry.

In addition to the personnel changes, the hospital management will now have a more direct involvement in the operations and line of reporting of the facility managers.

Moreover, the installation and maintenance contractors have been handed over to the Police for further investigation, and they may face prosecution if found culpable. The Police will also be looking into the possibility of negligence by any other individuals involved.

The government's actions aim to address the incident seriously and ensure accountability for the tragic loss of Dr. Diaso Vwaere's life.

August 22, 2022 Strike: Resident Doctors Extend Ultimatum To FG By Weeks

Strike: Resident Doctors Extend Ultimatum To FG By Weeks

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has decided to extend the Federal Government's deadline by two weeks.

The association said that it changed its mind to allow for Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labor and Employment intervention.

This was the conclusion reached during the lengthy Saturday night meeting of the National Executive Council, which was held at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The resident doctors had, on July 30, 2022, issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement all the agreements it had with the association or it would embark on an indefinite strike.

NARD’s demands include the payment of the newly-reviewed Medical Residency Training Fund; the immediate implementation and payment of the new hazard allowance and arrears among several others.

The President of NARD, DR. Dare Ishaya said NARD, had at the expiration of the ultimatum on August 14, shifted its decision till after its extraordinary NEC meeting.

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