Resident doctors commence warning strike in Abuja

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT) has begun a seven-day warning strike.

This was disclosed in a communique issued by Dr George Ebong, the Association’s President, and other executive members.

The resident doctors described the FCT health system as a longstanding systemic failure requiring comprehensive and immediate reform.

Ebong stressed that doctors in Abuja were under immense pressure, frequently covering multiple departments.

Last monthThe union last month urged the government to quickly address rising challenges in the city’s health sector.

The union’s president, therefore, called for urgent intervention in areas like manpower shortages, non-functional equipment, poor working conditions, and unpaid staff allowances.

He warned that continued neglect could cause systemic collapse.