Resident doctors across Nigeria have suspended their month-long strike after the Federal Government addressed part of their complaints.
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The decision came after an emergency meeting where the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors reviewed the progress made during the negotiations.
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The doctors paused the action because two of the seven issues they raised have been resolved. These include the release of the Professional Allowance Table and approval of a new entry level for medical officers. The government has four weeks to complete the remaining items in the agreement.
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NARD stated that the suspension does not mean the dispute is settled. The group said it will restart the strike if the authorities fail to meet the outstanding conditions within the set deadline.
The recent action shut down many services in teaching hospitals nationwide, with about 11,000 resident doctors stepping away from work. Their unresolved demands include the reinstatement of affected doctors in Lokoja, payment of salary and promotion arrears, upgrades for qualified officers, a specialist allowance, and the settlement of issues linked to the Membership Certificate.
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