Health workers in Lagos State have suspended their industrial action following the intervention of the State House of Assembly. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) announced the suspension in a statement, citing assurances from the…
The prospect of a total shutdown of Nigeria’s health sector has intensified, as labour unions, including the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), have threatened to escalate their industrial action if the Federal Government fails to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to strengthen healthcare delivery in the territory by directing the recruitment of additional health workers and the upgrade of 14 health…
Federal workers under the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) have urged the Federal Government to urgently resolve the ongoing health workers’ strike, warning that the prolonged shutdown of health services is putting the lives of Nigerians…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) on Thursday visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, to enforce full compliance with the ongoing nationwide strike, insisting that the industrial action would continue until the Federal Government…
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has accused the Federal Government of insensitivity and deliberate neglect as the ongoing strike by healthcare workers continues to disrupt public hospitals across the country. In a…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s application of a ‘no work, no pay’ policy against striking members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), labelling the move as provocative…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has faulted the Federal Government’s newly issued circular on retirement age in the health sector, describing it as selective, discriminatory, and tilted in favour of a single cadre of…
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kaduna State Council, has dismissed rumours of a planned statewide strike, assuring residents that there is no intention to shut down health services across the state.…
The Kaduna State Government has recruited 1,800 health workers to address manpower shortages and strengthen primary healthcare service delivery across the state. The recruitment exercise, which followed written and oral examinations as well as screening…
