The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has urged the Oyo State Government to address ongoing welfare and staffing issues at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital. These concerns include unresolved disputes over wages, allowances, and the lack of replacements for resident doctors who have left, particularly in critical specialties like Anaesthesia and Haematology. Despite a temporary halt in industrial action, NARD warns that unresolved grievances could lead to renewed strikes, disrupting healthcare services in Ogbomoso and surrounding areas. The association emphasized the importance of resolving these issues through meaningful dialogue to ensure patient safety and maintain the quality of healthcare delivery.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral account of the concerns raised by NARD regarding healthcare workers' welfare and staffing issues at a public hospital. There is no overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The focus is on the stated grievances and calls for resolution rather than



