Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has clarified that its members are not participating in the ongoing nationwide strike declared by the Organised Labour.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement signed by the NMA’s National Secretary-General, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, the association distanced itself from the strike, stating that it is not an affiliate of the Organised Labour.
Despite this, the NMA acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians and expressed solidarity with their plight.
The association assured that doctors still attend to patients and provide essential healthcare services.
“The NMA has not declared a strike action, hence doctors will be at their duty posts to attend to clients who desire to use health services.
“The NMA uses this avenue to call on Government as well as all stakeholders to consider the plight of the average Nigerian and do everything possible to address the issues that have led to the present impasse,” the statement partly read.
