The decision came after the Federal Government and the Attorney General filed an urgent request. The court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Subilim, ruled that the restraining order will stay in place until the case is resolved. The next hearing is set for January 21.
The government was instructed to notify the doctors’ association, which can challenge the order within seven days of receiving it. The court considered arguments from the government’s legal team, including evidence supporting the need for an immediate halt to the strike.
Justice Subilim stated that the order prohibits the doctors from organizing, joining, or preparing for any form of industrial action, including strikes or protests, until the case is concluded. The court found the situation serious enough to justify the temporary ban.
The doctors had announced the strike earlier this month, citing the government’s failure to meet agreed-upon welfare demands. This followed a previous strike in late 2025, which was suspended after the government promised to address their concerns within four weeks—a deadline that passed without action.
