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Nigerian resident doctors demand justice for assaulted colleagues at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has called for justice following the assault of a doctor and a nurse at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital. The association condemned the incident, which occurred when a female doctor was explaining hospital charges to a patient's relative, and a nurse present was also attacked. NARD described the attack as "inhumane and unacceptable," emphasizing that healthcare workers should not be subjected to abuse while providing essential services. The alleged assailant has been apprehended and is in police custody, with NARD insisting on full prosecution. The association expressed solidarity with the victims and supported resolutions by the hospital's resident doctors, including a one-week warning strike, a public demonstration, and a press conference. NARD also called for appropriate justice and compensation for the assaulted staff, along with the deployment of adequate security personnel to sensitive areas within the hospital. Reaffirming its commitment to the safety and dignity of healthcare workers, NARD warned against any intimidation of its members over industrial action. This incident highlights growing concerns about attacks on healthcare workers in Nigeria, contributing to frustration and the brain drain in the sector.
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