Fuel subsidy: Doctors want 550 per cent salary increase, threaten

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Doctors under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have reviewed their demand for salary increase from 200 to 550 per cent, to cushion negative impact of fuel subsidy removal. [ad] The doctors, in a resolution reached at the end of their virtual National Executive Council meeting, Wednesday night, expressed disappointment over government’s inability to review, upwardly, the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), in line with their letter to the Minister of Health, dated July 7, 2022.

Doctors under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors have reviewed their demand for salary increase from 200 to 550 per cent, to cushion negative impact of fuel subsidy removal.Doctors under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors have reviewed their demand for salary increase from 200 to 550 per cent, to cushion negative impact of fuel subsidy removal.

“Using current parameters, an upward review, to the tune of 550 per cent, is required. Our members now find it difficult to transport themselves to work and carry out other responsibilities required of them as medical doctors because of these factors.” The doctors, nevertheless, further extended the expired ultimatum issued government by two weeks, beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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