Resident doctors down tool in Abuja despite coronavirus threat

Medical doctor under the aegis of the association of resident doctors, Abuja chapter have embarked on indefinite strike.

This comes few hours after the third case of coronavirus was announced.

A statement by president of the union, Dr Roland Aigbovo says the doctors embarked on the strike over non-payment of their salary for two months.

The statement says doctors have suffered financial instability due to non-payment of salaries after repeated warnings and ultimatum to the government.

It adds that other affected health workers will join the strike within 48 hours if their demands are not met.