Published January 22, 2025
By Our Correspondent
The five-day warning strike by the Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH) highlights ongoing concerns about workplace violence against medical professionals.
The assault of a doctor, combined with prior incidents of aggression, underscores significant lapses in security measures at the hospital.
Dr. Mariam Shiru, ARD-UITH President, emphasized the distressing nature of these attacks, detailing the physical and emotional toll on medical staff.
She noted that the lack of a robust security framework has created an unsafe working environment, exacerbating fears among healthcare workers and impeding their ability to deliver optimal care.
The demands by the association—including an overhaul of security, compensation for the assaulted doctor, and swift prosecution of offenders—reflect a growing call for accountability and systemic reforms.
Their protest not only seeks justice for the recent incident but also aims to establish a safer environment for healthcare delivery.
While the hospital management, represented by Mrs. Elizabeth Ajiboye, has condemned the violence and highlighted existing security measures like a police post, the repeated nature of these incidents suggests deeper structural issues.
Improved security protocols, timely resolution of legal cases, and better grievance channels for patients could mitigate such occurrences in the future.
This situation emphasizes the need for mutual respect and understanding between healthcare providers and patients’ families to ensure a collaborative, safe, and efficient healthcare system.
The strike serves as a critical reminder of the importance of safeguarding those who dedicate their lives to saving others.
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