Health
Anambra Doctors Suspend Strike
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon to protest the kidnap of Dr Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala-based private practitioner.
This contained in a statement by Dr Princeston Okam and Dr Ifeanyi Obiaeli, its Chairman and Secretary respectively, saying their decision followed the release of Ezeh from the captivity by kidnappers on Saturday.
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The association, however, appealed to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to declare a state of emergency on security in Anambra because the growing insecurity and kidnapping was crippling the economy and healthcare delivery in the State.
The NMA directed its members to resume clinical services to the public at their various establishments, on Sunday while appreciating everyone who contributed in whatever way towards securing the release of Ezeh.
“The total and indefinite strike called by the NMA Anambra Branch to protest the kidnap of our member, Dr Stephen Ezeh, is hereby called off following his release. Clinical services resumes 08:00 hours Sunday Aug 25.
“We appreciate the good people of Anambra for bearing with us through this trying times while we earnestly pray that this tribulation will not arise again.
“We appreciate our colleagues for their solidarity and doggedness in the face of the challenges facing the sector, especially insecurity and urge them to remain resolute and committed towards delivering healthcare to Anambra people,” it said.
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The doctors called on the general public, security agencies, professional bodies and cooperate bodies to join hands with the governor towards achieving a peaceful, secure and healthy Anambra.
EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Ezeh was kidnapped in Ihiala on Aug. 15 following which the NMA directed members to down tools on Aug. 22 after issuing a prior notice of 48 hour ultimatum.
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