Lagos doctors threaten to go on strike
Medical doctors under the employ of Lagos State government have threatened to embark on industrial action if the state government fails to meet its demand after the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum.In a statement on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Guild, Dr.
Other issues include non-implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Government and national associations/unions of health workers by the Lagos State Government on health insurance, hazard allowances and other palliatives for health workers, as well as the shortage of doctors.
He said, “The Guild has reiterated to Government on multiple occasions, our resolve to dialogue on these issues, however, we are ready to safeguard the lives of Lagosians and members with any action necessary for public interest and this includes the withdrawal of service after the date of the ultimatum.
“We strongly believe that the concerns noted above can be solved and further action averted by proactive measures from the relevant ministries, departments and agencies as indications are that the governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is ready to do everything necessary to mitigate these challenges,” Sodipo said.
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