The doctors planned to embark on a nationwide strike from January 6. The executives of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) are holding an emergency meeting in Abuja. The meeting, which commenced at about 5:00 p.m. will take a stance on the proposed strike scheduled to commence on Monday, January 6. The doctors, who held a nationwide five-day strike before christmas, proposed to continue the withdrawal of their services from January 6 if the federal government fails to meet their demands. Their demands include better working conditions and upgrade of health facilities. The heads of various state chapters of the NMA are represented at the meeting.
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