Indefinite Strike Hits Delta Teaching Hospital After Alleged Attack
Industrial Action Begins at DELSUTH
MEDICAL doctors at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH) have embarked on an indefinite strike following the alleged assault of one of their colleagues.
The action was announced after the incident reportedly involving a hospital staff member, triggering outrage and immediate withdrawal of services by the doctors.
Growing Concerns Over Safety in Hospitals
The strike has disrupted normal hospital operations, raising concerns about patient care and access to medical services within the facility.
Healthcare professionals have increasingly expressed alarm over attacks on medical staff, warning that such incidents undermine trust and efficiency in the health system.
Doctors Call for Protection Measures
The doctors are demanding improved workplace safety, accountability for those involved in the alleged assault, and stronger institutional protection for healthcare workers.
They insist that without urgent intervention, such incidents could further destabilise hospital services.
Pending Official Response
Hospital authorities are yet to release a detailed statement addressing the situation, while efforts to resolve the dispute are expected to continue.
