FG Explains Why Resident Doctors Are Not Entitled to Specialist Allowances

Health Leadership

The Federal Government has clarified that existing civil service regulations do not provide for special allowances for resident doctors, who are officially classified as specialists undergoing training. According to the government, the allowances and specialist recognition being requested by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are benefits strictly meant for fully certified consultants, not […]

Resident Doctors Announce Five-Day Warning Strike

Why Abuja Doctors Are on Strike: 12 Demands Government Has Yet to Meet

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day nationwide warning strike, raising concerns about disruptions in the health sector. In a statement released on Thursday, September 11, the association said the action was necessary following the government’s failure to meet longstanding demands. According to the resolution, the strike will commence at 8:00 […]