Category: Health

Resident doctors begin indefinite strike, shut down hospitals nationwide

Aminu Imam
Resident doctors

Resident doctors across the country have commenced an indefinite strike, grounding medical services in public hospitals nationwide. The industrial action, declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD), followed the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced the decision in a statement on Saturday, citing the government’s failure to honour agreements reached after several negotiations and appeals. He said the strike was a last resort after repeated promises by the authorities were left unfulfilled. “This decision did not come lightly.…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani flags-off emergency medical services, ambulance system 

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Uba Sani flags off

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has launched the Kaduna state emergency medical services and ambulance system, (KADSEMSAS). Speaking at the flag-off yesterday, Sani said the project guarantees citizens’ right to swift medical care, beyond simply deploying ambulances. The Governor also described the initiative as a “landmark in his administration’s commitment to saving lives and ensuring that no citizen is denied emergency healthcare access. “Today marks a transformative moment in the history of Kaduna State”, he said. “Our vision is simple but profound: no citizen of Kaduna State should be…

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Resident doctors suspend strike

Aminu Imam
Resident doctors

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD), has suspended its 2-day warning strike, directing members to return to work immediately. The industrial action, which began on Friday morning, was called-off on Saturday night, with doctors resuming duty today (yesterday). Confirming the development, NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara, said the decision followed consultations within the association. “Some of our demands have been met. The government has promised to look into other issues. Strike suspended; resumption to work tomorrow (yesterday). We did this as a sign of goodwill and to assist Nigerians…

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Nurses, Midwives suspend nationwide strike

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Nurses begin strike2

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, (NANNM), has suspended its industrial action. Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, who announced the suspension to newsmen yesterday, after a closed-door meeting with the association’s leadership, the decision was reached following agreements between the Federal Government and the union leaders. However, the union representatives declined to comment on the outcome of the meeting. Recall that the association had launched a seven-day warning strike on July 29, 2025, accusing the government of failing to act on a 15-day ultimatum issued on July…

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Nationwide healthcare crisis looms, as nurses begin 7-day strike today

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Nurses begin strike2

Hospitals throughout Nigeria are preparing for a nationwide shutdown as nurses from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector, begin a seven-day warning strike starting today, Wednesday. The strike action, which will paralyse healthcare delivery in at least 74 federal medical centres, teaching hospitals, specialist health institutions, state-owned hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the country, is being staged in protest over long-standing issues including poor remuneration, staff shortages, unimplemented allowances, and unsafe working conditions. Recall that the union had on July 14 issued…

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JUSUN workers suspend planned strike for 2 weeks 

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JUSUN workers suspend

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN), has directed its members nationwide to suspend their planned industrial action, originally scheduled to commence today, Monday, for two weeks. The strike has been postponed following the intervention of the Minister of Labour and other stakeholders, who have held a series of meetings with union leaders over the past 48 hours. A statement issued yesterday by JUSUN’s Public Relations Officer, National Judicial Council chapter, Joel Ebiloma, noted that the two-week reprieve was granted to allow the relevant authorities time to resolve outstanding issues.…

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SURWASH raises alarm over implementation bottlenecks

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SURWASH

Half way through the 6-yr period the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) to implement its mandate, the seven participating states are alleging undue interference by the supervising ministry. The programme consist of financing by utilizing a $700m investment financing instrument that is being used to facilitate technical assistance for states and selected implementing institutions to address critical institutional development. Participating States, Delta, Ekiti, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Katsina and Plateau, are expected to fund projects from their state budgets and after verification by an independent verification…

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Niger: Unknown illness strikes Bida, 24 hospitalised 

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Niger unknown illness

A mysterious illness has affected 24 residents in Bida, Niger State, leading to their hospitalisation.  Reports indicate that 20 individuals have been discharged after more than a week of treatment at the Federal Medical Centre and Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital.  The illness, which causes sudden collapse and loss of communication abilities, has caused alarm in the community. Niger State Commissioner for Secondary and Tertiary Health, Dr. Bello Tukur, attributed the outbreak to untreated severe typhoid and malaria. He noted that the Disease Surveillance Unit responded to the case on…

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Bird Flu: FG confirms outbreak in Kano; urges caution

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FG confirms bird flu

The Federal Government yesterday confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano State. The disease has affected various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys. In an issued circular signed by Dr. Taiwo Olasoju on behalf of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, authorities raised concerns over the heightened risk of the disease spreading, particularly during this period. The circular called on relevant agencies and state veterinary offices to activate surveillance systems to curb the spread of the virus, stressing the…

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Lassa Fever: 174 deaths recorded from 1,025 confirmed cases – NOA

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Lassa Fever

The National Orientation Agency, (NOA), has disclosed that the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)s Epidemiological Report of Week-41 indicates that from October 2024 to date, 1,025 cases of Lassa Fever were confirmed across 28 States of the federation, with  174 deaths, representing a fatality ratio of 17%. The NOA Director-General, Dr. Lanre Onilu, disclosed this in a press briefing to mark the commencement of the organisations nationwide campaign to create awareness of the preventable measures that will help nip in the bud the infection and spread of Lassa Fever.…

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