LASUTH doctors’ strike raises alarm over Lagos healthcare
The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State branch, has voiced serious concern about the ongoing three-day warning strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Dr. Ewonowo Sunday, NMA Lagos Chairman, described the situation as unfortunate but avoidable, blaming delays in negotiations for the crisis. The association highlighted unresolved welfare issues, including unpaid allowances and poor working conditions, as reasons for the strike. The NMA warned that if urgent action is not taken, the healthcare system in Lagos could face significant disruption.
Highlights
- The strike was initiated by the Association of Resident Doctors at LASUTH over unresolved welfare and allowance issues.
- Dr. Ewonowo Sunday emphasized that the crisis could have been avoided with more proactive engagement from stakeholders.
- Key grievances include delayed professional allowances, unpaid promotion arrears, and inadequate welfare support for training doctors.
- The NMA called for urgent completion of new facilities, payment of outstanding allowances, and improved security measures in hospitals.
- The association urged authorities to engage constructively with striking doctors to prevent a broader healthcare crisis in Lagos.
