NMA assures continuous medical services amid nationwide protest

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has assured the public that its members will continue to provide essential medical services, including emergency care, despite the ongoing nationwide hunger protest.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, confirmed that the association has directed its members to prioritize treatment for injured protesters brought to health facilities, ensuring uninterrupted medical care during this period.

“There have been reports of injury, violence, looting and curfew in some states as a result of the protest.

“We also got reports of attacks on ambulances; doctors are no longer feeling safe. We have to ensure the safety of medical practitioners so that they can move freely and save lives,” he said.

Audu advised doctors to be cautious and ensure that they don’t get caught up in the protest while commuting to work.

The NMA president appealed to the protesters to dialogue with the government, while urging the Federal and state governments to ensure that law and order were restored nationwide.

Recall that the nationwide protest, which began on August 1 and is scheduled to conclude on August 10, was sparked by the various challenges facing the country, prompting citizens to take to the streets to demand change and express their frustrations.