Anambra medical practitioners suspend strike following release of kidnapped colleague

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra Branch, has called off the strike it embarked on to protest the kidnap of Dr Stephen Ezeh in the state.

In a statement on Sunday,  August 25, the NMA, said the decision to call off the strike followed the release of Ezeh from captivity on Saturday, August 24.

The Statement was signed by Dr Princeston Okam and Dr Ifeanyi Obiaeli, its Chairman and Secretary respectively.

The statement reads: “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 resume 08:00 hours Sunday, Aug 25.

“We appreciate the good people of Anambra for bearing with us through these 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.”