The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide strike if outstanding welfare packages and training allowances are not paid. The medical union expressed deep frustration over delayed implementations of previous agreements, warning that another industrial action would cripple operations across state and federal teaching hospitals. The looming crisis puts fresh pressure on the Ministry of Health to resolve persistent brain-drain and funding challenges in the public healthcare space