Resident doctors at Ogun isolation centre join strike
The doctors who work
at the Isolation centre located in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching
Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, reportedly vacated their duty posts at the
isolation centre following the directive by the Association of Resident
Doctors, OOUTH, Sagamu.
This was confirmed
in a statement jointly signed by the president of the association, Dr Popoola
Mutiu and the secretary, Dr Osundara Tope.
The ARD which
comprises Resident Doctors, Medical Officers and House Officers under the
national body of NARD had begun an indefinite strike since July 1, but exempted
members who work at the isolation centre from the strike.
However, the
association said it changed its decision and asked the members to leave the
isolation centre in protest against the alleged maltreatment of its members by
the government.
The statement reads
in part “Since the government has chosen to simply rub the issues without any
form of real commitment, our members working at the COVID – 19 Isolation Centre
will henceforth join the Industrial action.
“We expect the
government not to dethrone reasoning or shirk from responsibility expected of a
considerate, sincere and truthful government. We call on Ogun State government
not to leave us up a creek without a paddle.
“Our service to the
people should not be abridged by the ineptitude of the government. We work for
the common good and sound health of the people of Ogun State.
“Insouciance on the
part of government shows gaucherie and a faux pas which does not befit the
principle of justice, equity and transparency expected of Ogun State
Government.”
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