The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria (CCMDFTH) has issued a passionate appeal to healthcare workers’ unions, including the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), to reconsider their industrial actions and prioritise patient welfare and national interest.
The industrial actions, if not resolved, could lead to severe disruptions in healthcare services across federal tertiary hospitals, putting patients’ lives at risk.
The CCMDFTH said it was deeply concerned about the impact of these actions on the healthcare system and the welfare of patients, “many of whom have no alternative source of specialised care.”
The committee urged JOHESU to suspend its ongoing industrial action and NARD to reconsider its planned resumption of industrial action.
Instead, they called for sustained dialogue, mutual trust, and good-faith negotiations to resolve the outstanding issues.
The CCMDFTH said that with patience, empathy, and shared responsibility, the issues could be resolved without further compromising lives or public confidence in the health system.
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The CCMDFTH highlighted the potential consequences of prolonged disruptions in healthcare services, including irreversible harm to critically ill patients who depended on timely interventions.
The committee said it was committed to doing everything within its statutory authority to minimise service disruptions but emphasised that no contingency arrangement could fully replace the collective presence and expertise of the healthcare workforce.
The CCMDFTH stated it remained available and willing to support all sincere efforts aimed at fostering industrial harmony and strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system.
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