Nigeria, March 22 -- House officers, also known as intern doctors, across Nigeria are once again raising alarm over delayed salary payments, highlighting what appears to be a recurring problem in the country's health sector.

The latest complaints have placed the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and the Federal Ministry of Health under renewed scrutiny, as affected doctors describe a system where they continue to work under intense conditions without timely remuneration.

This is not the first time house officers are raising concerns over unpaid salaries.

In 2021, reports indicated that house officers in several hospitals were owed up to three months' salaries, largely due to administrative disputes involving hospital managem...