The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and professional concerns affecting resident doctors across the country.
The association warned that failure by the government to resolve the issues within the stipulated period could lead to industrial action, raising concerns about possible disruptions to healthcare services.
The ultimatum was contained in resolutions reached during NARD’s 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Calabar. The association’s National President, Dr Emmanuel Ogar, presented the resolutions at the meeting.
Resident doctors expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the slow implementation of agreements previously reached between NARD and the Federal Government.
According to the association, the prolonged delays in addressing the agreements have become unacceptable and require urgent government intervention.
Among the issues raised are concerns over remuneration, career progression, professional allowances, excessive workloads, manpower shortages and the general welfare of resident doctors.
NARD called for the immediate implementation of existing agreements, particularly those relating to improved working conditions and the professional development of doctors.
The association also urged the Federal Government to conclude the ongoing review of doctors’ remuneration and professional salary structures.
NARD argued that the existing salary framework no longer adequately reflects the country’s current economic realities, stressing the need for improved compensation and working conditions for resident doctors.
The two-week ultimatum now places pressure on the Federal Government to address the outstanding demands before the deadline expires, or risk a possible industrial action by resident doctors.
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