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Resident Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike

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Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have  embarked on an indefinite strike.

In a chat with Radio Amuludun FM correspondent, the president NARD, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Dr zakariyah Hussein explained that the strike came on the heels of the expiration of the 60-day ultimatum given to the Federal Government on January 25 for the payment of arrears of salaries of house officers across the country and the review of hazard allowance, among other demands. 

Dr Hussein said that since the pandemic began in 2020, it has lost 17 doctors, whose families and loved ones were yet to benefit from the Death in Service Insurance Scheme.

Dr Hussein decried the agony the members of the association have been made to pass through for three months without salaries despite uninterrupted service delivery to the nation.

He lamented that despite the three-month window given to the Federal Government to review the hazard allowance of health workers, the hazard allowance had remained a paltry sum of five thousand naira monthly.

Funmi

Health

UCH Assures Patients Of Safety

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Security have been beefed up at the university college hospital, uch, Ibadan.

This was as a result of tip off that some hoodlums were planning to attack the institution.


Chairman, resident doctors association of the hospital, Dr. Adedayo Williams while speaking with radio Nigeria noted that adequate measures had been put in place to protect lives and property within the hospital.

Dr.Williams reiterated that the action became necessary to forestall any eventuality.

Titilayo Kupoliyi

Health

Gov. Makinde Lauds College of Medicine, UCH Ibadan

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has lauded the contributions of the College of Medicine, Ibadan in the medical fields, saying its products are well known globally for their outstanding performances.

Governor Makinde made the commendation shortly after he commissioned some projects at the college within the premises of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, to mark its 40th year’s anniversary.

The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, urged the Provost and management to collaborate with government to further develop the college.

Foundation Provost of the College of Medicine who doubled as the

Pioneer Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UCH Emeritus Professor Oluwole

Akande said it was about time for Government to institute Health Tax Fund as obtainable in the Education Sector to assist medical institutions.

In a remark, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Idowu-Olayinka called for the support of the state government in the areas of

Medical outreach Stations in order to take medical delivery to rural areas.

Earlier, the College provost, Professor Olopade-Olaopa, said the whole idea of the 40th anniversary projects was to make sure that the management had something to showcase that the College of Medicine is an integral part of the University of Ibadan.

He appreciated the contributions of the Oyo State Government for its supports in the development of the college, adding the state government was collaborating closely on COVID-19 backup.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof Idowu Olayinka, said he was very proud of the College of Medicine, being one of the institution’s flagship programme.

The projects are Biorepository and Central Laboratory, N.O Idowu Clinical Drug and Toxicology Unit, Computer and E-learning Training Centre, Medical School History Park and Renovated College buildings.

Iyabo Adebisi