The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra chapter, has called off their indefinite strike.
The association embarked on a strike on Thursday to protest the kidnap of Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala based private practitioner.
In a statement on Sunday, the NMA said the decision to call off the strike followed Ezeh’s release on Saturday.
The NMA directed its members to resume clinical services to the public at their various establishments on Sunday.
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“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,” the statement reads.
“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.”
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The association appealed to Chukwuma Soludo, the state governor, to declare a state of emergency on security in Anambra.
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