Why Nigerian doctors are on strike
Unpaid wages and poor conditions are among Nigerian doctors’ complaints as they strike
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Why Nigerian doctors are on strike" was published on July 28, 2023 and runs 27 minutes.
July 28, 2023 ·27m · Focus on Africa
Summary
Nigerian doctors tell us why they called an indefinite strike, as we discuss some of the challenges facing the country’s healthcare sector.Plus, Mali relegates French, removing it as one of the country’s official languages, after the recent constitutional referendum.And we’re in Kenya, where it’s hoped electric boda boda taxis will save drivers from rising fuel costs while saving the environment.
Episode Description
Nigerian doctors tell us why they called an indefinite strike, as we discuss some of the challenges facing the country’s healthcare sector.
Plus, Mali relegates French, removing it as one of the country’s official languages, after the recent constitutional referendum.
And we’re in Kenya, where it’s hoped electric boda boda taxis will save drivers from rising fuel costs while saving the environment.