The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to attend to its demands and to avert industrial action in the health sector.
The association said this on Wednesday, as they rejected a circular on the consequential adjustment of allowances under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria.
The NMA President, Bala Audu, says the circular violated previous Collective Bargaining Agreements with the government, and has worsened already existing tension among doctors who have remained committed to serving in Nigeria despite ongoing challenges.
He insisted that attention be given to their demands within the next 21 days to avert disruption in the health services in the country