Nigerian Doctors Go On Indefinite Strike Seeking Pay...
International News
July 28, 2023
Nigerian medical doctors working in government hospitals have commenced an indefinite strike to demand a salary increase due to the rising cost of living, exacerbated by the removal of a fuel subsidy. The country's health sector has long been underfunded, and doctors' wages have not been reviewed since 2009. The situation poses a serious threat to the nation's healthcare system, as experts warn of the potential consequences on public health.