The strike is expected to severely impact healthcare services nationwide, with fears growing about the potential consequences for patients in need of urgent medical care. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a 7-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their abducted colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been in captivity for over eight months. The strike is set to begin at 12 am on Monday, August 26, 2024. NARD President Dr Dele Abdullahi announced the strike following an emergency virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council on Sunday, Au…