{
  "id": 17808904,
  "title": "Oyo doctors suspend strike, return to work after one week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/oyo-doctors-suspend-strike-return-to-work-after-one-week-17808904",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:48:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/oyo-doctors-suspend-strike-return-to-work-after-one-week/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Association of Medical and Dental Officers (AMDO) in Oyo State has called off its one-week industrial action and returned to work after a week, reports The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The strike, which began on October 26, saw doctors suspend their duties at various hospitals, including Ring Road State Hospital, Government Chest Hospital, Jericho Specialist Hospital, and Oni Memorial Children Hospital.\n\nThe AMDO General Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Gbadamosi, announced the suspension of the strike in a statement on Monday, following an emergency congress held on Sunday. The congress appreciated the doctors for their compliance with the strike and the trust placed in the leadership. In addition, Gbadamosi acknowledged the elders for their role in mediating and restoring industrial harmony. As a result of the resolution, the strike was suspended from November 2 to November 15, allowing for further negotiations.\n\nDr. Gbadamosi directed the doctors to resume full clinical activities from 8 am on Monday. A review of the negotiations' progress would be conducted in due course.",
  "summary": "The Association of Medical and Dental Officers (AMDO), Oyo State chapter, has suspended its industrial action and resumed duty. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the doctors, who had been on strike since Oct. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-doctors-suspend-strike-return-to-work-after-one-week/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}