The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Federal Government to pay the outstanding Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF) for 2023 and 2024, as well as settle unpaid salary arrears.

NARD President Osundara Tope-Zenith made the appeal at a news conference on Saturday in Abuja, marking the end of the association’s 2025 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Scientific Conference.

The theme for the meeting was “Empowering Doctors with Leadership and Entrepreneurship Skills: A Panacea for Universal Health Coverage and a Brighter Healthcare System.”

The sub-theme was: “Building Resilience and strengthening Nigeria’s Healthcare System for Effective Disaster and Disease Management.

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