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The Digest:

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its indefinite strike after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the federal government. The breakthrough follows weeks of negotiations that explored critical gaps in the health sector, engaged the government on doctors' welfare, and empowered medical professionals with renewed hope for systemic improvements.

Key Points:
  • Resident doctors have suspended their nationwide strike effective immediately.
  • The decision follows successful negotiations and a signed MoU with the federal government.
  • Key demands included payment of salary arrears and improved working conditions.
  • A four-week deadline has been set for clearing promotion and salary arrears.
  • The "Lokoja 5" doctors are to be reabsorbed into their teaching hospital within two weeks.
  • Implementation of 25% and 35% allowance increases is now in process.
  • The agreement addresses infrastructure and excessive workload concerns.
In this temporary calm, the real test remains whether promises made on paper can weather the storm of implementation.


Sources: The Cable