According to the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), snakes and other reptiles have taken over public hospitals in the nation’s capital.
The president of ARD FCT, George Ebong, made this claim while addressing journalists on Monday.
He claims that doctors in Abuja are dying from snake bites.
According to BASEMEDIA, ARD FCT has declared a seven-day warning strike due to poor working conditions, remuneration and other demands.
Ebong stated that the shutdown would last until the FCTA met their demands.
He revealed that doctors are mentally ill as a result of their poor working conditions.
“This is a seven-day shutdown. All of our requirements must be met before we can resume work.
For years, we have believed them, but nothing has been done.
Snakes impacted our hospitals; some physicians lost their lives as a result of snake bites.
“We are starting to hurt our patients.” When we are mentally ill, we cannot continue to treat patients,” he stated.
He called the condition of the Abuja Hospital appalling and humiliating, stating that physicians operate without even the most basic supplies or equipment.
Twelve resolutions were highlighted in a communique released by the association following a meeting on September 5, 2025.
“After extensive deliberation and considering the fact that management is unwilling to acknowledge the emergency in the FCT health sector, Congress unanimously resolved as follows,” the communique stated.
Congress unanimously decided to impose a one-week warning strike that would begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, and end at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025. Congress will get together again at the conclusion of this warning strike to review the promises and advancements made by FCTA.
“Salary arrears owed to all members employed in 2023 must be paid immediately and without further delay.”
“Recruiting new physicians must start immediately and urgently, with a solid, documented guarantee that the process will be finished by the end of this year. Medical officers, who are the backbone and foot soldiers of the health workforce, should be given priority for the majority of these appointments.
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