In May last year, health workers initiated a strike, which they halted after 12 days on June 5, 2023, after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
JOHESU, AHPA to meet with their NEC members on Monday. Outcome of the deliberation may see the strike called-off or continued for further negotiations. Doctors and nurses in public hospitals continue to experience burnout due to inadequate manpower.
Health workers’ unions met with the government to resolve the strike. Discussions lasted late into the evening. feedback to follow after consultations with NEC members.