Osun doctors strike: NMA laments death of kids, women

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says its headquarters in Abuja has been inundated with reports of children and mothers dying or being injured daily in Osun state as “a result of the complete collapse of healthcare” in parts of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the association said “withdrawal of services by doctors who have […]

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says its headquarters in Abuja has been inundated with reports of children and mothers dying or being injured daily in Osun state as “a result of the complete collapse of healthcare” in parts of the state.

In a statement on Thursday, the association said “withdrawal of services by doctors who have not been paid full salaries for six months” was responsible for the precarious situation.

It appealed to President Muhammadu  Buhari and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress to prevail on Osun governor  Ogbeni Aregbesola to pay doctors their rightful and legitimate claims.

The claims include full salary for six months, continued skipping of a grade level and ensuring pays are relative to professional cadres.

“This is the only way to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage in Osun State,” said Adewunmi Alayaki, the association’s secretary-general.