Nigerian doctors go on indefinite nationwide strike
In Nigeria, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike beginning Wednesday, July 26th. teleSUR
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00:00 In Nigeria, the National Association of Resident Doctors has directed its members to embark
00:05 on an indefinite strike beginning Wednesday, July 26.
00:08 This development is coming less than 48 hours after the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
00:13 Tahudin Abbas, pleaded with the doctors for understanding and pledged the new administration's
00:17 commitment to addressing their concerns.
00:20 The NAR president said the decision to start the indefinite strike was taken during the
00:25 Association's July National Executive Council meeting in Lagos.
00:29 He said further details will be communicated soon.
00:32 On May 17, the doctors started a five-day warning strike following the failure of the
00:36 Nigerian government to meet its demands.
00:39 The Association had in January issued an ultimatum to the government to resolve issues affecting
00:44 its members, including the immediate implementation and payment of the new hazard allowance and
00:49 arrears.
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