just like the saying 'TEACHERS REWARD IS IN HEAVEN', so should be doctors'. I mean there should be other ways of making their grievances known to the government not by embarking on strike! considering the humane nature of their profession;the one that touches on the core of human existence.they should consider the plight of patients who would be stranded during the strike.their strike will expose many Nigerians to avoidable deaths.so what are we now talking about:innocent souls that will be affected because of the strike.imagine the questioner's only daughter!perhaps they cant have more children,and you think that kind of person would want to know the "government do not remunerate doctors well and that is why they had to go on strike?i mean come to think of it.

Now on Osotimehin, we have to be fair to ourselves, this man just got there in less than six months and has addressed so many issues on ground! The issue on the salary scale has been on for the past 11years now, and you cant just expect that to be his priority when other crucial cases are on ground! but am not surprise though, this is Nigeria where we expect miracles to happen in a day! but come to think of it,professional medical bodies are really commending his effort on lots of laudable programmes he has been embarking on, and as such associates and identifies  with him especially on primary health care which takes health care to the people at the grassroots where they need it, when they need it and being attended to. They described him as the appropriate person who really  meets the need of the people. so if he were  to be a fraud, i dont think such accolade will be given to him.
Am sure they know he's somebody that can help materialise their demand, that's why they are pushing it forward again during his administration.and following all the steps taken so far by setting up an inter agency committee, who are presently compiling the list of all health proffessionals  that will be involve .Already the list is at advanced stage of being completed as all health establishments , agencies and parastatals are already submitting their lists.
And the minister has already gotten the president convinced on their demands, which no past minister in the sector had done!
I think we should all use this medium to plead to our doctors to please exercise more patience, as they will all have cause to smile soonest!!!