Striking Doctors Must Be Patient With Government – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday, said striking resident doctors must be patient with the government as their demands are being met.The National Association of Resident Doctors commenced an industrial strike on Monday amid the coronavirus pandemic, citing unmet demands such as the non-payment of COVID-19 hazard allowance.Mr Ehanire, on Wednesday, said it was “not a good time to go on strike”.

“What they must understand is that there are several ministries dealing with these issues. these ministries have a lot on their plate. We are urging and advocating for attention for the doctors. We are asking the doctors for patience. We want to assure them they will not be shortchanged.”“The insurance subject is under the office of the Head of Service; it’s a civil servant activity,” the Minister said.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Minister directed youth service doctors to operate instead of the striking doctors, as government representatives continued to negotiate with NARD officials.

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