The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) clarified on Monday that it is not affiliated with the organized labor and its members are continuing to provide healthcare services to patients in need. The NMA addressed reports by certain media outlets (excluding The PUNCH) suggesting that doctors had refused to participate in the ongoing indefinite strike initiated by the Organized Labour.
In a press statement signed by its National Secretary-General, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, the NMA emphasized that although it is not formally associated with organized labor, it empathizes with the challenges and difficulties faced by Nigerians.
“The NMA has not declared a strike action, hence doctors will be at their duty posts to attend to clients who desire to use health services,” the statement clarified.
The NMA took the opportunity to urge the government and all stakeholders to consider the plight of the average Nigerian and take necessary steps to address the issues contributing to the current deadlock.
