Resident doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, have commenced an indefinite strike over concerns surrounding poor residential accommodation, delayed payment of salaries for newly employed doctors, and the withdrawal of meals provided for doctors on call duty.
The industrial action, according to reports, followed unresolved grievances between the resident doctors and the hospital management over welfare and working conditions.
The doctors are reportedly demanding urgent intervention to address what they described as unacceptable accommodation conditions, which they say have continued to affect their welfare and ability to effectively carry out their professional responsibilities.
The delayed payment of salaries to newly employed resident doctors is also said to have heightened tensions, with affected doctors reportedly awaiting payment despite having commenced their duties at the tertiary health institution.
Another major point of contention is the reported withdrawal of call duty meals, which resident doctors say has further worsened their working conditions, particularly for those who work extended hours and remain on duty overnight.
The strike is expected to affect the delivery of healthcare services at the teaching hospital, one of the major referral centres serving Lagos State and neighbouring communities.
The development has raised concerns among patients and their relatives, who may face delays or disruptions in accessing medical services during the industrial action.
The resident doctors are expected to continue the strike until their demands are addressed and a resolution is reached with the hospital management.
Efforts by relevant stakeholders to resolve the dispute and prevent further disruption to healthcare services are expected to intensify as the strike continues.
