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Resident doctors raise the alarm over manpower shortage at LAUTECH hospital

LAUTECH resident doctors warn of severe manpower shortage, impacting specialist training and patient care. NARD urges Oyo State to address welfare and staf Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-raise-the-alarm-over-manpower-shortage-at-lautech-hospital/

Resident doctors raise the alarm over manpower shortage at LAUTECH hospital

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a warning about the severe shortage of medical staff at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. They have expressed concern over the implications for specialist training, healthcare delivery, and patient care. NARD called on the Oyo State Government to address the challenges facing doctors at the hospital, including the shortage of resident doctors and the outstanding financial and welfare entitlements of the medical staff.

The association expressed solidarity with the Association of Resident Doctors at LAUTECH and urged for the resolution of the issues before the ultimatum on August 28, 2026.

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