Kwara State Doctors Launch 7-Day Strike Over Salaries
On October 15, 2026, medical doctors employed by the Kwara State Government initiated a seven-day warning strike due to unresolved welfare issues, particularly concerning salary deductions for the Kwara Health Insurance Scheme (KHIS). The decision was made during a congress of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) on October 14, following a 14-day ultimatum issued to the state government from October 1 to October 14.
Dr Adeola Olasinde, the chairman of MDCAN, stated that the doctors are demanding the reversal of a two percent salary deduction for KHIS, the payment of approved arrears for accoutrement allowances for 2025 and 2026, and the recruitment of various medical personnel. Additional demands include the renovation of house officers’ quarters and the establishment of the Governing Board for the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH).
Dr Ahmed Abdul-Qadir, the medical director of KWASUTH, urged the doctors to return to work to avoid jeopardizing patient care.
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