Tired of hospitals turning into ghost towns during strikes? The Federal Government just clapped back, blaming structural health sector headaches—not abandonment—for NARD’s walkout, while touting fresh cash boosts for medics.
Health Minister of State Dr. Iziaq Salako revealed ongoing reforms like ₦90 billion annual allowances (call duty, shifts, rural postings) negotiated collectively since November 2025 to kill fragmented deals sparking past chaos.
Negotiation Progress
NARD’s demands dropped from 19 to 9 amid talks, but rules block specialist pay for trainees (consultants only) and certification timelines set by the National Postgraduate Medical College. Lokoja’s five disengaged doctors? Ministerial probe greenlights two reinstatements, two reprimands, one rehearing.
Path Forward
Government balances health wallets against security, education needs, urging dialogue with Labour Ministry to end disruptions—because Nigerians deserve stable care!
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