Lagos urges striking doctors to return to work
• Promises to address grievances The Lagos State government has promised to address other medical Guild grievances which have not been implemented before the strike; adding that as some had already been implemented, It urged them to return to work for the safety of the residents. The state government represented by Honourable Commissioners for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, at a joint meeting with the excos of Medical Guild. The Chairman, Medical Guild, Dr. Oluwajimi Sodipo outlined the position of the Guild on the various issues which include; Shortage of doctors in the State, Heavy Taxation of Health Workers, Request for Residential Quarters, Entry Point Skipping Policy for Doctors, Hazard Allowance for Health Workers, COVID-19 Insurance Cover, Medical Residency Programme, Personal Protection Equipment, Involvement of the Guild in COVID19 Response Committee amongst others. The State Government expressed disappointment that the Guild continued with their warning strike despite a s...