NMA demands action on LAUTECH doctors’ welfare crisis

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Oyo State has urged the state government to take immediate action to address the worsening welfare and manpower challenges faced by doctors in the region's healthcare institutions. The association highlighted that unresolved concerns affecting doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital and other medical establishments pose serious risks to patient safety and healthcare delivery.

NMA Oyo emphasized that doctors' welfare is directly linked to patient welfare and stressed the need for the implementation of approved remuneration, allowances, career progression, recruitment, and retention measures. The association also expressed concern over the ongoing industrial action by resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, which has now entered its 38th day, and called for the resolution of key welfare issues, including the completion of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund payment and implementation of the approved Professional Allowance Table (PAT).

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