Resident doctors at Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, have raised concerns over what they described as worsening welfare conditions and inadequate facilities at the institution.
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD DELSUTH) outlined the grievances in a communiqué issued after its Third Ordinary General Meeting on September 19. It cited unpaid allowances, lack of equipment and poor infrastructure as significant challenges.
The doctors condemned the non-payment of 13 months of revised CONMESS arrears and 25 months of accoutrement allowance arrears. “These allowances are not privileges; they are entitlements,” said ARD President, Dr Oghenetega Ejeheri.
They also decried the absence of promised equipment, including ventilators and advanced monitors. They stated that patients were still required to be referred to Warri for CT scans because the hospital’s scanner lacked a contrast injector.
The association highlighted manpower shortages, high burnout levels, and the poor condition of call rooms, with some doctors sleeping in cars. It also criticised the neglect of house officers’ quarters and the inconsistent drug supply.
While warning of possible industrial action, the doctors acknowledged a recent meeting with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and expressed hope that his assurances would translate into swift improvements.
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