DELSUTH Doctors Strike After Worker Assault

DELSUTH Doctors Strike After Worker Assault

Doctors at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital have begun an indefinite strike after a reported assault on one of their colleagues, sparking fresh concern in the state’s health sector.

The action started after medical staff halted services to protest the incident and demand better protection at their workplace.

The protest followed claims that a doctor was attacked while on duty, an incident that has unsettled workers at the facility.

The doctors say the situation reflects growing safety risks in hospitals, where tensions with patients or relatives can sometimes turn violent.

The strike is driven by demands for improved security, accountability for the attack, and stronger measures to protect healthcare workers.

Medical staff insist that without clear action, their safety cannot be guaranteed while carrying out their duties.

As the stoppage continues, patients seeking care at the hospital are facing disruption, with services affected across departments.

Health workers say they will remain off duty until their concerns are properly addressed.