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LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances
HealthIndefinite strike by resident doctors
Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid allowances and arrears.
The strike, declared by the Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, commenced on September 11, 2026, due to unpaid specialist allowance, salary, and advancement arrears.
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Key Takeaways
- Resident doctors at LASUTH are on an indefinite strike.
- The strike is over unpaid allowances and arrears.
- 25 months' arrears of the revised Professional Allowance Table (PAT) are owed.
- The strike commenced on September 11, 2026.
- The Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, declared the strike.
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential disruption to healthcare services at LASUTH
Why It Matters
The strike may impact patient care and access to medical services
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- 1h agoVanguard News: … Demand 25 months’ professional allowance arrears, othersBy Chioma Obinna Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital,
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