Doctors seeking commissioner sack begin strike in major Kano hospital

Doctors seeking commissioner sack begin strike in major Kano hospital

Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have commenced an indefinite strike at Kano’s Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, following an alleged assault on a female doctor by a commissioner in the Kano State government.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NMA’s Kano Public Relations Officer, Dr. Muhammad Musa, explained that the action comes after a 48-hour ultimatum expired without response regarding the incident.

The association called for the immediate dismissal of the commissioner, along with increased staffing, resource allocation, and improved security at the hospital.

The statement reads in full : “Following a 48 hour ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State Branch in response to the assault on a female doctor at the Emergency Paediatric Unit of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, we regret to inform the public and all relevant stakeholders that no concrete action has been taken by the Kano State Government.

An investigation conducted by the Ministry of Health has confirmed that the doctor was not at fault in the incident, verifying that she acted with full professionalism in her duties.

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Despite this, no action has been taken to address the misconduct of the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, who led this assault and harassed a healthcare worker performing her duties under extremely challenging conditions.

The NMA Kano has therefore resolved to withdraw all medical services at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital indefinitely, effective from *12 noon* today, *6th November 2024* until the following demands are fully met:

1. Immediate Dismissal of the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs.*

2. Adequate Staffing & Resource Allocation* *:* Immediate steps must be taken to meet the minimum benchmark requirement for healthcare personnel in the facility, ensuring that doctors are not forced to work under conditions that put their safety and patients health at risk.

3. Enhanced Security Measures:* Provision and maintenance of adequate security for all units within the hospital to protect healthcare workers and patients.

The NMA remains committed to the highest standards of medical care and patient safety, and this action is intended to underscore the urgency of our call for justice and reforms to protect healthcare professionals. We call on the government to act swiftly and decisively to restore confidence in Kano State’s healthcare system and ensure a safe working environment for all medical personnel.”

 

Doctors seeking commissioner sack begin strike in major Kano hospital