Incident Details

Doctors in Nigeria have begun a five day strike from September 12 to September 16. The Nigerian Association of Residential Doctors (NARD), representing approximately 40% of all in-country doctors, has called this strike primarily  in response to the government’s refusal to disperse owed funds. Similar strikes have had major impacts on Nigeria’s medical system.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to check to see if their healthcare provider is affected. They are also advised to monitor the strike via local media for updates.