…agreements on minimum wage negotiations, transport support, outstanding allowances, health workers’ remuneration, tax relief and hazard allowances for agricultural officers. The meeting followed an earlier conciliation session held on October 22, 2026, convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to addres…

…He said the administration had also supported the training of thousands of frontline health workers, strengthened specialist medical institutions and doubled quotas for medical education as part of efforts to address the country’s health workforce needs. The pledge comes amid persistent concerns over the migration of N…

…appropriate precautions,” the NCDC boss said.He also emphasised the need to protect health workers, who are at risk of exposure when suspected cases are not promptly recognised and managed.“Protecting healthcare workers is essential to protecting the communities they serve,” Idris said.The confirmed case followed an al…

…Tomori asks authorities to prepare •Nigeria’s real test is inside its hospitals •Can health workers count on running water, sanitizer, protective equipment? By Chioma Obinna The tap is there. But is there water? The sanitiser dispenser is mounted on the wall. But is it filled? And if a patient walks into a hospital wit…

…Issa Ibrahim, said the participation of government officials, community leaders, health workers and media practitioners demonstrated a collective commitment to protecting children against polio. “Our expectation is to ensure that no child is left behind and that every child gets access to the vaccine. By the end of thi…

…of agreed tax relief measures and the resolution of outstanding issues affecting health workers and other public servants. In a joint statement signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and the TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, labour said the government delegation arrived without the necessary mandate to negot…

…of agreed tax relief measures and resolution of outstanding disputes involving health workers and other public servants. In a joint statement signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and the TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, organised labour said the government delegation lacked the mandate required to negotia…

…for professional practice, to improving the welfare and working conditions of all health workers, even the nurses. “And to support continuous professional development, we will continue to work with relevant regulatory bodies, training institutions, and professional associations to strengthen nursing education, improve…

…the confirmed case in Abuja exposed serious gaps in surveillance and the protection of health workers. Atiku said government must explain how the emergency funds were spent and why the response allegedly left frontline health workers without adequate protective equipment. He also warned against using the outbreak to re…

…and reporting of suspected cases. He added that Nigeria was drawing on the experience of health workers who participated in the 2014 Ebola response, as well as personnel trained through the National Field Epidemiology Training Programme and World Health Organisation-supported surge training workshops. “Because Nigeria…

…in public and private health facilities, adequate personal protective equipment for health workers and rigorous monitoring of identified contacts. Urging healthcare professionals to maintain a high index of suspicion, promptly isolate anyone suspected of having Ebola and immediately report such cases to public health a…

…with a suspected or confirmed case, should seek prompt medical attention and give health workers accurate travel and exposure information. To report a suspected case, call the NCDC toll-free line, 6232, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 10. Stay calm and rely on official information: The NCDC urges Nige…

…and private healthcare facilities across the country have been placed on high alert. Health workers have been told to maintain a high index of suspicion, isolate any suspected cases immediately, follow strict infection prevention protocols, and report suspected infections to public health authorities without delay.Pate…

…to diagnostic services, ensuring adequate medical supplies and equipping frontline health workers to identify and manage suspected infections. He stressed that containing the outbreak in affected African countries was critical to protecting global health security. “Africa’s health security is global health security. St…

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday commenced a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist, Lawal Toheeb Olasunkanmi, by a patient’s relative at the hospital on Sunday night. The strike was announced in a protest letter dated October…

…Uche Amaonwu, said the initiative would provide digital tools to 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 primary healthcare facilities. The technology will allow women to access reliable maternal health information in local languages and help health workers make quicker decisions when complications arise. The partn…

…action.” Eme called on governments, development partners, the private sector, health workers, teachers, the media and Nigerians to support efforts to improve eye health. She urged governments to provide dedicated budgetary allocations for eye health and encouraged Nigerians to undergo regular eye examinations and take…

…and MTN Group Foundation will use AI and digital tools to benefit 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 primary healthcare facilities in Nigeria Nigeria has rolled out several interventions to reduce maternal deaths, yet the burden remains high. What gaps does the Foundation’s investment in AI-enabled tools and d…

…intervene in the issues of unpaid arrears, decaying infrastructure and protection of workers’ rights. It lauded the governor for his commitment to workers’ welfare, exemplified by his approval and release of funds to offset promotion arrears and minimum wage consequential adjustment arrears. JOHESU, however, expressed…

…areas, using radio and television stations, schools, mosques, traditional institutions, health workers and community leaders. “Parents should not be left to depend on rumours or traditional remedies when dealing with symptoms that may require urgent medical intervention,” Dan’iya said. He called for regular publication…

…a government health facility, that citizen should find a functional facility, competent health workers, essential medicines and a system that responds with dignity and respect,” Mayere said. According to him, primary healthcare is the foundation for human capital development and sustainable economic growth because PHCs…

…and workers’ welfare, noting that about 6,144 civil servants, including teachers and health workers, had been recruited. “We are really doing something different in Kebbi State with regards to the growth of education and the welfare of teachers. We don’t owe salaries, we don’t owe pensions and we don’t owe gratuity,” h…

…casualisation. He added that about 6,144 civil servants, including teachers and health workers, were recruited to strengthen the workforce.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Describing primary education as the bedrock of societal advancement, Idris said he had consistently vowed to elevate the status…

…ahead of the renewed move for a truce meeting. The post Health crisis in Delta as Allied Health Workers strike escalates appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the combination increased risks for patients and placed additional pressure on available health workers. The report also noted that 51 per cent of surveyed community members rated services at their local PHCs as poor. It identified significant variations among states, saying some locations experienced challenges more s…