MDCAN Issue Six-Week Strike Notice to FG

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has issued a fresh six-week strike notice to the federal government to address the demands of its members.

The initial deadline issued by the association would expire on January 31, 2024.

The deadline was extended during the meeting of the association’s national executive council held in Uyo, on Sunday.

The doctors in a communique issued after the meeting, said nothing much has been achieved from the association’s several engagements with the federal government on their demands.

The association expressed concern over Nigeria’s annual budgetary allocation which it said was still below five percent to the health sector.

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It further advised the government to prioritize Emergency Response Response Services across the country to address issues of morbidity, mortality, and the burden of emergency cases.

NEC commiserated with the families of the Ibadan blast and the Oyo state government and called on the government to ensure that rules and regulations concerning the acquisition, transportation, and storage of explosives are strictly adhered to.

It further advised all Nigerians particularly health workers to have high suspicion of Lassa Fever and observe necessary precautionary measures.

MDCAN commiserates with the families of the victims of the Ibadan blast and the Oyo government, the government should ensure rules and regulations concerning the acquisition, transportation, storage, and use of explosives are strictly adhered to and also encourage Nigerians to be more vigilant in their areas of residence to ensure the safety of life and property.

NEC advises all Nigerians, especially health care workers to have a high index of suspicion of Lassa Fever and observe Universal Precaution, and the use of PPE, the communique further stated.