Context

The National Association of Resident Doctors has begun an indefinite strike, disrupting non-emergency services across public hospitals and federal medical centers. Their demands include reversing recent allowance changes, paying long-overdue arrears, and adjusting salaries to reflect inflation. With over 50 days of strike actions recorded since 2023, public frustration continues to grow. Patients are increasingly forced toward private healthcare or emergency-only options. Does this recurring cycle signal deeper systemic failures in Nigeria’s healthcare system? And how can the government and stakeholders find a sustainable solution before the situation worsens further?