Resident doctors at Lagos University Teaching Hospital continue their strike today as it reaches day eight.
The Association of Resident Doctors launched the action after talks with hospital management failed.
Doctors demand completion of their quarters, a project stalled for over 18 months.
They also want call duty meals restored so staff can eat during long shifts.
Hospital operations face disruption as a result. Doctors say they sleep in cars or lounges because they lack proper housing.
They work shifts longer than 24 hours and cannot leave posts for food when meals disappear.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors directed the strike.
In a briefing, doctors appealed to the Federal Government to release funds.
They also called on health ministers Ali Pate and Dr. Iziaq Salako to step in.
First, doctors note the quarters delay affects their safety and rest.
Next, the loss of meals adds strain during emergencies.
Finally, they stress they prefer to treat patients but need basic conditions met.
Hospital officials have not issued public comments. The doctors say they remain open to talks that address their demands quickly.
Services stay limited until an agreement takes shape.
