Ogun Doctors Warming Up For an Indefinite Strike over Unpaid Allowances

Medical doctors in Ogun State public hospitals are warming up for an indefinite strike scheduled to kick off on Friday, over unpaid hazard allowances.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) however, says it is optimistic that the State Government would reach out to its executive before the D-day.

The State NMA Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Ashimi, gave this indication while appearing on a Rockcity FM programme:’ DayBreak Show” on Monday.

He warned that the doctors would stay away from wards of the state’s public hospitals as from 8 a.m. on Friday, if the state government fails to meet their demands by Thursday midnight.

Doctor Ashimi citing challenges in the state’s hospitals, said the rate of exodus is worrisome.

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He expressed concern that finding an immediate replacement for those who leave has been difficult for the management of the hospitals.

Also, a Senior Consultant, Dr. Ebenezer Nkom called for the declaration of an emergency in the state’s public hospitals to reposition healthcare delivery in the state.

Nkom expressed concern over the continued exodus of medical doctors, who according to him, are leaving daily.

He expressed concern over the silence of the state government over the impending disaster in the health sector.

The Senior Medical Consultant cited the case of a public hospital which had almost been shut down due to the exodus of medical doctors.

Doctor Nkom suggested the recall of retired medical doctors back into service, to close the gap created by the exodus of experienced doctors from the country.