This infographic highlights the ongoing strike of over 11,000 doctors in over 90 teaching hospitals across Nigeria, which started on November 1st. The infographic lists key issues contributing to the strike: Broken promises, including unresolved issues from previous years; System neglect, such as delayed payments and burnout; and Impact on patients, with increased fatigue, medical errors, and under-staffed hospitals leading to deteriorating care.
The infographic also emphasizes the 19 Demands of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), urging the government to address these critical concerns. It stresses that the welfare of resident doctors is crucial not only for fair salaries but for sustaining the entire healthcare system. The call to action is clear: the government must act now to meet NARD’s demands to ensure the long-term health of the nation.