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Resident doctors have praised Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of healthcare workers, including recruitment, workforce planning, and capacity building.
Resident doctors at LAUTECH are threatening to resume their strike on August 28, 2026, if the Oyo State Government fails to meet their welfare demands, which include pay and recruitment issues.
More than 12,000 resident doctors in Pune are set to begin an indefinite protest starting Wednesday.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reported that 30 doctors have been assaulted in the past 11 months, raising concerns about safety and welfare as a strike looms on August 10.
Resident doctors in Nigeria are threatening a nationwide indefinite strike starting August 10 over unpaid arrears. This action could significantly impact healthcare services across the country.
Resident doctors at LUTH have commenced an indefinite strike, demanding improved accommodation, payment of unpaid salaries, and restoration of call allowances.
The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong's public hospitals has nearly tripled over four years, prompting lawmakers to call for stronger professional safeguards.
Resident doctors in England have accepted a new pay deal, bringing an end to a three-year dispute with the government that had resulted in multiple rounds of strikes.
Nigerian agencies are addressing a range of national concerns, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) flagging flashpoints for the Osun poll and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) investigating exploitative fuel pricing.
Polish tax authorities are allowing resident doctors who continue to work for the same hospital after their training to apply a favorable 14% flat tax, provided their annual earnings do not exceed 2 million euros.
Resident doctors at OOUTH have suspended their 10-day warning strike. The decision allows for a resumption of medical services after a period of industrial action.
Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have continued their strike for a second day, following a resolution by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD). The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that the ongoing strike could lead to a wider health crisis.
Sebastian Goncerz, head of the Resident Doctors' Agreement, described the 1.6 million PLN annual earnings of councilor-doctor Dawid Kacprzyk as an 'anomaly', explaining typical earnings for doctors specializing in Poland.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reported that 30 doctors were assaulted in Nigeria within the past year, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by healthcare workers.
Resident doctors in England have canceled their planned four-day strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, after receiving and accepting a new offer from the government following negotiations over pay and working conditions.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have declared an industrial dispute and issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) and payment of outstanding salary arrears.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the assault and arrest of a doctor following a patient's death at a hospital in Ogun State, Nigeria, highlighting ongoing issues of violence against healthcare workers.
Resident doctors in England are set to stage their 16th strike, a four-day walkout in June, as their dispute with the government over pay continues. The industrial action highlights ongoing concerns about their remuneration and working conditions.
Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH) have declared a warning strike following an alleged assault on staff members. The incident involved a patient's relative verbally assaulting and stripping doctors, leading to threats of further harm.
A Bulgarian political party has submitted new proposals regarding the basic monthly salaries for resident doctors and master pharmacists without specialization.
Nigerian opposition parties are reportedly uniting to present a single candidate against the ruling APC in the 2027 general elections. This move comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering and discussions about presidential endorsements.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied altering the pay deal for resident doctors, as a six-day strike in England is set to conclude.
Hospitals in England are reportedly managing well during the 15th walkout by resident doctors, who are striking as part of a long-running dispute over pay, according to an NHS boss.
Letters to The Times highlight growing opposition to the ongoing strike by resident doctors in the United Kingdom.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have commenced an indefinite strike, citing unresolved financial obligations owed to their members and demanding a policy reversal.
Resident doctors in England have commenced a six-day walkout after rejecting a government offer, with the British Medical Association stating the deal was insufficient.
An impending six-day resident doctors' strike is causing concern over patient care, with one cancer patient expressing fury after his cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the industrial action.
The NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking necessary care as resident doctors in England prepare to begin industrial action over pay from Tuesday.
Resident doctors in Maharashtra medical colleges are reportedly facing a crisis, citing issues such as mandatory 48-hour shifts and claims of harassment. These concerns highlight significant challenges within the state's medical education system.
Crunch talks are scheduled between resident doctors and the UK Government as the British Medical Association (BMA) warns of potential further strikes if the ongoing dispute is not resolved.
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has given doctors 48 hours to call off their planned six-day strike, warning that the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if the industrial action proceeds.
NHS leaders have criticized resident doctors for planning a six-day strike next month over pay and jobs, accusing them of seeking to cause 'maximum harm' to patients. This follows the BMA's withdrawal from talks with the government and NHS chiefs.
Resident doctors in the UK are continuing their strikes over pay and conditions, marking the 15th walkout since March 2023, with warnings issued to Wes Streeting to act swiftly to prevent further industrial action.
The development was announced on Sunday in a communiqué shared on the association’s X account. The post Resident doctors in South east condemn assault on colleague, threaten regional strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has introduced special policies aimed at supporting and retaining resident doctors.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have announced a new policy limiting health workers to a 48-hour work week.
Police in Surat have registered a case against four resident doctors for their alleged involvement in the ragging of a 30-year-old first-year student, who subsequently died by suicide.
Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike over delays in the homoeopathy registration process, following earlier threats of a hunger strike by homoeopaths if the Maharashtra Medical Council does not initiate their registration.
The National Medical Commission has informed the Supreme Court that resident doctors in India are experiencing significant psychological distress due to excessively long working hours, emphasizing the need for reasonable schedules.
Resident doctors from AIIMS and Safdarjung hospitals have separately written to President Droupadi Murmu regarding the hospitalization of Sonam Wangchuk and the actions taken against CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar.
The AIIMS Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) has appealed to the President of India for intervention regarding a crackdown at Jantar Mantar and the hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a new pay deal, bringing an end to years of strikes. The agreement with the government addresses pay and job conditions for junior doctors.
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland have staged a 24-hour strike over pay, following similar industrial action by consultants and specialist doctors last week.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has expressed deep concern over the escalating labor dispute involving LAUTECH doctors and warned of an indefinite strike.
Resident doctors at Constanța County Emergency Hospital in Romania accuse the management of forcing them to sign volunteer requests for shifts, with some alleging blackmail by university professors who threaten their exam results.
Resident doctors at OOUTH have commenced a 10-day warning strike to protest unpaid allowances, with the association imposing a fine on any members who disobey the directive.
Resident doctors at OAUTH, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have issued a strike notice to commence from June 19, citing unmet demands including welfare issues and delayed upgrades.
Resident doctors at FMC Owo in Ondo State are protesting recurring assaults by patients' relatives, demanding justice, improved security, and an end to violence against healthcare workers.
Resident doctors in the UK have paused their strike action to consider a new pay offer from the government, ensuring A&E departments will remain open.
Resident doctors in the UK have canceled a planned strike that was scheduled to begin on Monday and last until Friday, following a new offer from the government.
Nigeria is facing worsening health crises, including Lassa fever, cholera, and heightened fears of an Ebola outbreak, alongside ongoing kidnappings and school attacks. Meanwhile, political discussions are focused on the 2027 elections and the internal dynamics of the APC party.
Resident doctors in Ogun, Nigeria, have commenced a three-day strike following a burglary at their living quarters. They are demanding improved security measures at the Federal Medical Centre.
Resident doctors in England, members of the British Medical Association, have announced their 16th strike action, scheduled for four days from June 15, in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have condemned a "barbaric" assault on a colleague at a Delta teaching hospital, describing it as a threat to healthcare professionals' safety and backing a strike.
A new centralized portal has been created for resident doctors in Bulgaria, providing comprehensive information on available hospital positions and application requirements, though the issue of salaries remains for the next government.
A Portuguese medical union is contesting the 'illegal mobilization' of resident doctors, arguing that without the approval of their classifications, scheduled for May, these doctors cannot take on patient lists. The union is pursuing legal action regarding the issue.
A doctors' leader stated that a new, reduced pay offer from ministers effectively ended the chances of resolving ongoing strikes by resident doctors in England, despite a deal being close.
The head of NHS England stated that hospitals are managing well amidst the 15th walkout by resident doctors, also known as junior doctors, in England. The strike is part of a long-running dispute over pay.
As resident doctors in England go on strike, other public sector unions in the UK are preparing to push for pay increases to counter inflation, despite a weakening labor market.
Resident doctors across England are on a six-day strike over an ongoing pay dispute, with hospitals advising patients to avoid Accident & Emergency departments during the industrial action.
Resident doctors in England continue their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute, prompting warnings from the UK Health Secretary about potential £30 billion costs and sparking sharp divisions among readers over pay, patient impact, and the future of the NHS.
A six-day strike by resident doctors is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, with several papers focusing on the dispute over working conditions and pay.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.
The NHS is preparing for its longest resident doctors' strike after last-ditch talks failed, prompting Wes Streeting to accuse the British Medical Association (BMA) of 'delusion' and confirming the withdrawal of an offer for extra training places.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has dismissed Keir Starmer's 48-hour warning regarding resident doctors' strike plans, with the Prime Minister threatening to withdraw NHS training posts if the strike proceeds.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given resident doctors 48 hours to cancel their planned six-day strike, warning that the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if the industrial action proceeds.
Resident doctors in England will begin a six-day strike after Easter, their longest proposed walkout, following the rejection of a pay offer and a breakdown in talks with the government over jobs and pay.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the recent multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri and called for urgent measures to safeguard healthcare facilities and personnel. The post Resident doctors condemn Maiduguri bomb blasts, seek urgent protection for hospitals appeared first on Vanguard News.
After a meeting of the regional medical internship commissions, the regional secretary of Health of the Azores, Mónica Seidi, said that the lack of training opportunities for resident doctors is common to the regions.
A protest rally is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, at 2:00 PM at the Ministry of National Defense, organized by OENGE and EINAP, demanding the reinstatement of military service deferment for resident doctors.
Two of the four resident doctors accused of ragging juniors have appeared before the police in connection with the suicide of a PG medical student in Surat.
A protest by resident doctors in Maharashtra, India, has led to disruptions in Outpatient Departments (OPDs) and surgeries across the state.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have suspended their planned strike after the Presidency brokered a truce between them and the federal government. Talks with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, led to the agreement.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have issued a final deadline and are threatening a nationwide strike starting August 10. The strike is in response to unpaid arrears and ongoing welfare concerns.
Two premier hospital Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs) have appealed to the President for intervention regarding the ongoing 'Wangchuk case,' likely referring to Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike for Ladakh's constitutional safeguards.
Bulgaria's Health Committee has rejected proposals aimed at increasing the salaries of resident doctors and nurses, which opposition parties had sought to link to a percentage of wages.
Resident doctors in the UK have accepted a pay offer after three years of strike action, which will see staff receive an average 6.6 percent raise by April 2027 and the creation of 4,500 extra specialty training places.
Nigerian resident doctors have renewed their ultimatum for a strike, extending it by four weeks, due to unpaid allowances and delayed residency funds. The doctors are demanding the government address their grievances to avert industrial action.
Resident doctors in Nigeria are threatening an indefinite nationwide strike, with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) specifically threatening action at LUTH over a call meal dispute. This follows an industrial action by doctors at OAUTHC.
Resident doctors at OOUTH have suspended their 10-day warning strike after the Ogun State government committed to paying professional allowances by July 31, 2026.
Resident doctors at OOUTH in Ogun State, Nigeria, have commenced a 10-day warning strike over unpaid allowances, manpower shortages, and poor welfare conditions.
The New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association has warned that the health minister's move to shake up the Medical Council leadership over an 'ideological agenda' is a 'troubling example of political interference' in independent health regulation.
Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, staged a protest and began a strike over repeated assaults on healthcare workers by patients' relatives, citing safety concerns.
Resident doctors in England have called off their planned four-day strike after receiving a new offer from the government. The last-minute proposal led to the cancellation of the industrial action.
The President of the Romanian College of Physicians, Cătălina Poiană, has warned that a proposed new salary law could lead to absurd situations in the medical system, where resident doctors might earn less after promotion.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) decries rising assaults on doctors in 17 Nigerian hospitals, warning of threats to the healthcare system and potential industrial action.
Resident doctors at FMC Abeokuta have commenced a three-day strike in response to recurring theft incidents, demanding urgent security measures from hospital management.
The Polish Ministry of Health plans to introduce a mandatory assessment of resident doctors' predispositions after six months of specialization, a move critics fear could be used as a tool for mobbing.
Resident doctors in Poland are set to receive a salary increase starting July 1st, while teachers in Romania may qualify for a 25% merit-based salary raise from September 2026. These measures aim to improve compensation for public sector employees.
Resident doctors at Mumbai's KEM Hospital are protesting against the proposed renaming of the iconic institution, advocating instead for a focus on strengthening the healthcare system.
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Romania's Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete announced legislative changes to reorganize hospital shifts, allowing for 12, 18, or 24-hour shifts and introducing interventional shifts, while also mandating the inclusion of resident doctors in on-call duties upon request.
The chief of NHS England stated that the latest six-day strike by resident doctors in England was deliberately timed to cause maximum disruption over the Easter holiday, making it difficult for hospitals to fill rotas.
Nigerian resident doctors have suspended their strike, which was triggered by unpaid allowances, delayed salaries, and other welfare issues, following high-level government interventions.
Resident doctors in the West Midlands are advocating for better pay, with a union co-chair stating that the narrative of doctors being well-paid is inaccurate. They are seeking compensation they believe reflects their worth.
Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has accused resident doctors in England of 'torpedoing' their own pay rises and training jobs by continuing their strike action, which also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting times and has led to the withdrawal of additional speciality training roles.
As resident doctors continue their strikes, the medical profession and patients are increasingly divided, with concerns about the impact on the NHS.
Resident doctors in Nigeria, under the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), have begun an indefinite strike over a pay dispute and the government's plan to halt allowances. The ongoing situation has drawn criticism, with political figures like Atiku slamming the Federal Government over the unpaid allowances.
Resident doctors are continuing critical crunch talks with UK ministers regarding pay and jobs, as the Prime Minister has given them a deadline to reconsider an offer.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has criticized the British Medical Association's (BMA) rejection of a pay deal as 'reckless' and accused medics of 'walking away' from negotiations, setting a 48-hour deadline for a strike. He has called on the union for resident doctors in England to reconsider the proposed pay and workforce deal, warning that planned strikes would harm both doctors and patients.
The Prime Minister has given the British Medical Association (BMA) 48 hours to call off a planned six-day strike by resident doctors in England, threatening to cut 1,000 training posts if the industrial action proceeds.
Resident doctors in England are engaged in their 14th walkout since 2023, striking between December 17 and 22, amidst ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions.
A day of nationwide action today for resident doctors, with a decision made by the Federation of Hospital Doctors' Associations of Greece (OENGE) demanding the resolution of their problems...
Specialist doctors in Montenegro are expressing outrage over delayed payments, stating that the government's actions are forcing them into debt or to leave the country, despite calls for them to remain.