The Medical Guild, which represents the doctors, announced the decision during a press briefing at its secretariat. Chairman Dr. Japhet Olugbogi confirmed the industrial action will begin by 8 a.m. on Monday and end on Thursday, July 31.
Olugbogi explained that the dispute began in April 2025 when the state government made unauthorised deductions from their salaries.
Although those deductions were reversed following consultations, another round was made in July without any notice or explanation.
“Our members were visibly aggrieved,” said Olugbogi. “While many called for an immediate strike, we opted for dialogue. Unfortunately, the government violated an agreement to maintain the status quo by implementing another round of deductions this month.”
