Kwara State Doctors' Strike Disrupts Hospital Services
A strike by medical doctors employed by the Kwara State Government has resulted in a complete paralysis of medical services in state-owned hospitals. The strike began on Thursday, prompting hospital managements to refer critically ill patients to other facilities for further treatment.
Stable patients who only needed nursing care were discharged to continue their medication at home. Despite the strike's impact, nurses at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital continued to provide limited services.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Kwara amid labor disputes.
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