Resident Doctors Halts Strike Temporarily
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has halted its nationwide strike after days of disruption, asking its members to return to duty.
The decision was reached on Tuesday after a meeting of its leadership, with hospitals expected to resume normal operations from Wednesday morning. The action had affected services across public health facilities in the country.
The strike was called over unresolved issues around welfare and outstanding payments, which had left many patients stranded.
After fresh talks, the association agreed to temporarily step back, giving room for further engagement with the authorities. The move is seen as a short-term relief for the healthcare system.
The group warned that the suspension is not a final resolution, as key demands remain unmet. It set April 21 as the deadline for the government to address the issues raised, signalling that failure to act could lead to another shutdown. The warning keeps pressure on officials to act quickly.
Healthcare services are now expected to stabilise as doctors return to work, but uncertainty still lingers.
The coming days will determine whether the truce holds or tensions return, as both sides face growing public attention over the outcome.
