The Digest:
The Federal Government has announced plans to release N11.9 billion within 72 hours to settle part of the salary arrears owed to medical professionals, hours after the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) began an indefinite strike. The move is part of a broader effort to address grievances, including the recruitment of over 20,000 health workers and the disbursement of N10.6 billion for the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund.
Key Points:
- The Federal Government will release N11.9bn for doctors' arrears within 72 hours.
- The announcement follows the commencement of an indefinite strike by NARD.
- President Bola Tinubu directed the expedited payment of the arrears.
- Over 20,000 health workers have been recruited across 58 federal institutions.
- N10.6bn has been disbursed for the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund.
- A professional negotiator has been engaged to resolve ongoing disputes.
- The government aims to address brain drain by filling staffing gaps.
Sources: Daily Trust, Federal Ministry of Health Statement
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