{
  "id": 10624715,
  "title": "LAUTECH resident doctors’ strike hits 32 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lautech-resident-doctors-strike-hits-32-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T06:24:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lautech-resident-doctors-strike-hits-32-days/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have entered their 32nd day of industrial action over welfare issues. The strike comes after an eight-week ultimatum expired, demanding the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table, payment for outstanding Medical Residency Training Fund, and settlement of six months' Minimum Wage arrears. The Association of Resident Doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, acknowledged progress in addressing some concerns, such as the part payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund and efforts to establish a legal framework for the Medical Residency Training Act. However, they reiterate the importance of implementing the Professional Allowance Table and settling outstanding wage arrears to retain skilled medical personnel and maintain the hospital's specialized services.",
  "summary": "Resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, have entered the 32nd day of their strike over welfare issues, including allowances and arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/lautech-resident-doctors-strike-hits-32-days/",
  "key_points": [
    "LAUTECH resident doctors in 32nd day of strike over welfare issues",
    "Progress made on part payment of Medical Residency Training Fund",
    "Strike demands implementation of Professional Allowance Table and wage arrears settlement"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The ongoing strike by resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital highlights the need for the hospital to implement the Professional Allowance Table and settle outstanding wage arrears to retain skilled medical personnel.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "LAUTECH resident doctors’ strike hits 32 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lautech-resident-doctors-strike-hits-32-days-10626113",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:32:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}