In a statement issued by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, the doctors listed “the incursion of Ebola into Nigeria” as a main reason for suspending the strike.
Just yesterday, the Lagos state government through the Commissioner for Health, Dr Idris Jide, had appealed to striking doctors to call of their strike so as to help contain the spread of the virus.
Update: The doctors have since denied calling off the strike. They said they met yesterday to talk about calling off the strike but couldn't reach an agreement.
When it comes to fighting Ebola there's no "commando", even as they are quite enthusiastic about helping they should be very careful
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DeleteCommendable! But how will these our brave and courageous doctors protect themselves from getting infected? May God bless and protect our doctors
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Misinformation please. The NMA president made a unanimous decision. Not carried by the house. The strike is still very much on.
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No linda...NMA has not called off strike . This is misinformation.
ReplyDeletey shud doctors even tink of going on strike?our govt have failed us shamelessly....
ReplyDeleteI had said earlier in yesterday's post that for us to fight Ebola. All hands must be on deck. Good decision from the doctors !!
ReplyDeleteNice one, or else Ebola go spread reach their family too, good thinking
ReplyDeleteThis is good news o
ReplyDeleteGood kudos to them now lets get it on thunder fire that Ebola, as the doctors dey treat make TB joshua oyakilome adeboye oyedepo kumuyi join hands dey pray no how way baba God no go hear them okotie no follow o i don't want any divorcee joining them and spoil their intercession
ReplyDeletelord have mercy on them oooo
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Thank God. May God protect the health workers and all Nigeians. Ameen.
ReplyDeleteOh may God bless and protect them for us as they fight against this deadly disease. Non of you and your family members will loose their life in Jesus Name
ReplyDeleteAmen my sister!
Deletenoted.... but there shuould go in search of drug to prevent d idiot virus.umekings@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBecause a doctor got infected i guess, you all should better be cautious o
ReplyDeleteGood news.
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nice one but they have to be careful so that they will not be affected. but why can't govt. luk into there matter and pay them there moni nah so that to avoid more trike.
ReplyDeleteI used to be a doctor in Nigeria and i totally do not see sense with them calling off their strike at this time.
ReplyDeleteThey are just going to expose more health workers to the disease.
What are they fighting ebola with please?
No treatment,no vaccines?.
What exactly do they expect these doctors to do?
The few health workers in touch with Patrick sawyer are on their sick or death beds.
Luth draws a crowd on a daily basis.Some cases would surely go undetected and other patients would get the disease.I believe the spread was even slow bcos only private hospitals were open.
At this point,Only God can help us.
Thank you....doctors going back to work....would increase the spread of this epidemic because this action would draw more people to the public hospitals which is usually over populated....and health workers have no curative treatment yet and no protective gears for the healthvworkers....
DeleteWe should remember that.Ebola is disease and poor socioeconomic status is a risk factor for its spread...overcrowding encourages it's spread... We are only going to aggravate the spread because Nigeria as a whole is ill equipped to contain it...
Now here is someone talking a LOT of sense. Thank you.
DeleteDats very nice of dem.. may God bless dem abundantly
ReplyDeleteGood move by the NMA
ReplyDeleteNMA has long since refuted this. Strike is very much on
ReplyDeleteQuite thoughtful of dem . Ebola u 2much u don make Doctors call of dia strike....
ReplyDeleteQuite thoughtful of dem . Ebola u 2much u don make Doctors call of dia strike....
ReplyDeleteThnk God
ReplyDeleteGood initiative.
ReplyDeleteDats gud!!!
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Since there is no cure for the disease....what are fighting it with? At this rate everyone should protect themselves and their family. Anyone who is infected should be quarantined and even medical persons should have minimal contact with such person.
ReplyDeleteThis is so good to hear
ReplyDeleteLinda the strike is still on...this is old news
ReplyDeleteThank God as they ve called off d strike. LIB Princess! Pretex4luv@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHummingbell. Not tenable linda.
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Lyndaaaaa ooooo... Oyinbo repete!!! lol..
ReplyDelete''...so as to help contain...'' IBON NLA. lol..
Na curtail ooo no be contain! Watch!
God bless our doctors oo.
Shior! You should have checked before trying to correct Linda/ displaying your ignorance here! Madam or Mr Oloyinbo repete. Next time use your dictionary, better still google is your friend!
DeleteGod will help them the will not loose thier lives in this Fight in Jesus name
ReplyDeletestrike hasnt been called off. wrong info
ReplyDeleteGod protect and help them
ReplyDeleteThank God oh
ReplyDeletethey will not lose their lives God we are in your hand please God protect us and take away this virus from us in Jesus name
ReplyDeleteGood one. Dear Doctors please stay safe.
ReplyDeletewow,this is really commendable. God will see us through in Jesus name...
ReplyDeleteDoctors Strike is still very much on...dis info is just a blackmail by the federal government.
ReplyDeleteThe strke is still on.the message from NMA reads..... The EDM resolved to continue the strike until the demands are fully met by the FG, despite the NOC attempt to subvert the wishes of the delegate at the meeting, let's remain steadfast. Aluta continua. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThe stike is a blessing in disguise, they should not call it off yet.
ReplyDeleteThey avnt called of any strike.If at all they will call it off; my dear, it not gonna be for Ebola reasons oo.Are they immuned? Ebola Is no respecter of doctor oo.Doctors try fighting for their money & oda selfish things, not for d people.U guys shouldn't be deceived. In fact, d spread of Ebola will increase like wildfire wen they call off d strike. Pls people, take all d precautions, even with ur Doctor. Make sure he wears his gloves on u ooo.Health personnel r primary distributors of Ebola.Be warned......I am Mama
ReplyDeleteA noble deed indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank God for them
ReplyDeleteLinda are u sure the strike has been called off...if so good all hand need to be on desk to fight this dealy disease Ebola.
ReplyDeleteLUTH wey no fit contain the misquitoes wey dey fly even for labour wards. How on earth will they be able to contain EBOLA??? The strike action is a blessing in disguise... More pple will def get the virus if these hospitals dare open up...
ReplyDeleteCan all the states test for Ebola? The doctors are going to live in morbid fear of Ebola every day because any illness will be thought to be a possible Ebola case. But what can they do? If they weren't on strike before now would they have gone on strike because of Ebola? They will be forced to accept whatever fate befalls them because for now there is no way out but to pray that this Ebola is contained and does not spread. If not, health workers go die finish. A&E, I salute o. OPD, I salute too o. That one chair every patient sits on when they go in to see the out-patient doctor.......mehn.
ReplyDeleteGues d onli reason y dey went on strike in d 1st place ws bcos dey weren't satisfied with d numba boko haram has killed, dey wana add der own numba also @ least dev cme bk to der senses. Gud to knw sha
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DeleteAre dey fightin it with what? Only God will help us
ReplyDeleteThank God ooo. The Nigerian Govt shuld look at thr good hrts nd giv dem wat dey nid o
ReplyDeleteThey should not call it off o. It would expose a lot of people to it. NMA should act responsible for once. In fact they should even declare a week or two weeks sit at home public holiday especially in Lagos so pple are not in contact with each other. And order buses especially coasters to stop sitting 5 on each bench and squeezing pple. We need to restrict the spread and cut it off now that we technically have 7 cases. NYSC and religious camps should be banned for now. Everybody should also try to boost their immune system. Prevention is better than cure.
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Strike is still very much on
ReplyDeleteStill very much on
ReplyDeleteD Lord ll protect n guide them on how 2 treat victims loruko Jesu.
ReplyDeleteI dont see them wearing gloves.
ReplyDeleteOh God pls I clearly understand dat dis Ebola thing is a sign of end time but dear Lord have mercy on ur people.
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Why would a true doctor go on strike. I have never heard of this happening except in Nigeria. Clearly, the doctors do not subscribe to the hippodratic oath and must have gone into the profession for a different reason. Well, thank goodness they had the good sense to return.
ReplyDeleteget ur facts straight Linda, the strike is still on going.
ReplyDeleteAunty Lisa defender of the universe and hippocratic oath, why not come and work in the system and then decide if doctors should go on strike hiss.... the medics that are now infected with this virus how much do you think their hazard allowance is? what do you think is in place to protect them,make their jobs easier or even appreciate their selfless effort? abeg take several back seats.
ReplyDeleteThe system is warped and the earlier people stand up to say "NO", the better for the country as a whole unfortunately some people may suffer
ndi ala y una go on strike b4?. Well, u guys beta stay one place cus u dnt ve wat it takes 2 fight Ebola or else u will help d disease to spread in Nig by getin infected nd sharing to ur fam membas.
ReplyDeleteWhat now?
ReplyDeleteAnother meeting today?
Now that the news is no longer about them but Ebola....they want to stay relevant and in the news.
ReplyDeleteWe are still not sure the strike is off. May God help us
ReplyDeleteWe are still not sure the strike is off. May God help us
ReplyDeleteWe are still not sure the strike is off. May God help us
ReplyDeleteLets b real for once, the strike of the nigerian doctors saved nigerians from a national disaster. What do u think wld av been the case if dat liberian man was rushed to luth or any other general hospital. How many pple do u think wld av gotten the ebola virus most esp if he has to pass through the over crowded accident and emergency unit, am pretty sure you who is reading dis wld av even gotten ebola if dat had happen
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