Medical sector in turmoil: Battle against ‘No Work No Pay’ intensifies

Brace yourselves for a gripping showdown as the FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) takes a bold stand against the Federal Government’s perilous “No work no pay” policy that threatens to plunge the medical sector into chaos.

The alarm bells were sounded in collaboration with the Nasarawa and Kogi states chapters, reverberating through the heart of Abuja in an electrifying news conference. The stage is set for the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of the NMA-FCT, but it’s the clash of ideologies that steals the spotlight.

With Dr. Charles Ugwuanyi, the Chairman of NMA-FCT, leading the charge, the government’s plans are met with fierce condemnation. A raging inferno of dissent engulfs the airwaves, sparked by the ongoing strike orchestrated by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Ugwuanyi’s voice, infused with unyielding resolve, punctuates the atmosphere, denouncing the perilous path the government is treading.

In a daring revelation, Ugwuanyi exposes the dangerous precipice on which the healthcare sector teeters. The proposed “No work no pay” doctrine, he warns, is a venomous snake that threatens to bite the very lifeline of the healthcare system. Echoes of chaos reverberate as he exposes the grim truth – a mass exodus of doctors seeking greener pastures, leaving a chasm in their wake. With less than 25,000 doctors tending to the entire nation, Ugwuanyi’s voice serves as a piercing siren, urging the government to heed the call and prevent the impending catastrophe.

Ugwuanyi’s rallying cry doesn’t end there. With fiery fervor, he appeals to the government to ensure the safety of the workforce. In a poignant gesture, the association pays homage to the tragic loss of a young female doctor, Dr. Vwaere Diaso, who met her untimely demise due to a malfunctioning lift. Clad in mourning attire, they stand united, a poignant reminder of the high price of neglecting healthcare conditions.

The charged atmosphere doesn’t abate as Dr. Peter Attah, Chairman of the Committee of State Chairmen of NMA, takes the stage. His voice, a crescendo of defiance, rejects the “No work no pay” proposition as a pathway to ruination. Attah’s words crackle with urgency, emphasizing the futility of this perilous route and demanding a dialogue that saves the healthcare sector from impending collapse. The echoes of his message ricochet off the walls, resounding in every corner of the nation.

Dr. Baoku Olusola, Chairman of NMA Kogi State, adds fuel to the fire as he demands justice for the fallen doctor and a call for accountability. His voice rises above the chaos, slicing through the discordant clamor. But it doesn’t end there; Olusola’s voice is tinged with suspicion as he alleges sabotage within the health sector. In a riveting twist, he rallies the lawmakers to intervene, urging them to quell the tempest before it’s too late.

In this high-stakes showdown, the NMA-FCT refuses to back down. The call for justice, safety, and fair treatment echoes in every word, a battle cry that resonates not only in the corridors of power but within the hearts of all those who hold the healthcare sector dear. The AGM may be the backdrop, but the real theater of events unfolds in the fight against adversity, a fight that will determine the future of the nation’s health.