May 22, 2026
Alleges intimidation, cover-up attempts as warning strike begins
By Chioma Obinna
The industrial crisis rocking the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, on Friday deepened as doctors under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, warned of an impending indefinite strike over what they described as deteriorating hospital conditions, unpaid professional allowances and alleged intimidation of union leaders.
The association, which commenced a one-week warning strike on May 18, said the industrial action was aimed at compelling the Delta State Government to implement the Revised Professional Allowances currently enjoyed by doctors in federal health institutions and urgently address the “poor state” of the hospital.
