Strike: FG commands federal hospitals to recruit casual doctors

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, directed chief medical directors and medical directors of federal hospitals to immediately engage the services of locum doctors to augment the services of consultants, National Youth Service Corps doctors and medical doctors on internship pending the resolution of the ongoing strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors.

The minister earlier approved the use of armed forces, police and the Federal Road Safety Corps in health facilities to ensure the continuous delivery of health care services across the country.

He said, “Consultants are to work overtime as we continue negotiations with the National Association of Resident Doctors today. No one should die because our colleagues are on strike.”

Meanwhile, doctors in the employ of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Abuja, have refused to join the strike.

UCJ, UNILORIN.