The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike for four weeks with immediate effect, the association announced on Saturday.
The decision was reached at an Extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on November 29, 2025, bringing to a temporary halt a 29-day industrial action that began on November 1
The strike affected more than 11,000 resident doctors across 91 accredited training institutions, leading to the cancellation of elective surgeries, reduced emergency care, and long delays for patients nationwide.
NARD National President, Dr Tope Osundara, confirmed that the suspension followed intensive negotiations with the Federal Government and the signing of a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
