Resident doctors under indefinite suspension by Federal government



Resident Doctors in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals have been suspended by the Federal Government starting yesterday August 13th. According to a letter sent out by the Permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, the indefinite suspension is meant to help the Federal Govt 'appraise the challenges facing the health sector'.

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