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Lagos Doctors Strike: Urgent Salary Negotiations Needed Now

7/29/2025

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Doctors in Lagos State launched a three-day warning strike on Monday, driven by frustrations over salary issues, including illegal deductions and unpaid arrears. The Medical Guild's call to halt all medical duties left hospital wards eerily quiet. In response, the state Ministry of Health recognized the strike and urged for urgent negotiations to address the grievances.

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Doctors in Lagos State launched a three-day warning strike on Monday, driven by frustrations over salary issues, including illegal deductions and unpaid arrears. The Medical Guild's call to halt all medical duties left hospital wards eerily quiet. In response, the state Ministry of Health recognized the strike and urged for urgent negotiations to address the grievances.