JOHESU Asks Nigerians To Blame FG Over Healthcare Disruption The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the hardship being experienced across the country’s healthcare system following its ongoing strike. According to the union, the strike became inevitable after the government failed to address longstanding demands despite several engagements. JOHESU recalled that President Bola Tinubu had, in 2023, assured the union that he would mandate the appropriate ministry, department, or agency to resolve the issues raised. However, the union lamented that no concrete action has been taken since then, leaving health workers with no option but to withdraw their services. JOHESU maintained that the suffering of patients and other Nigerians in need of medical attention could have been avoided if the Federal Government had honoured its commitments, stressing that responsibility for the disruption lies squarely with the authorities. #JOHESU #NigeriaHealthcare #FGResponsibility #HealthSectorCrisis

US Commits $2.1bn to Nigeria’s Health Sector with $200m Dedicated to Christian Facilities The United States has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria, pledging nearly $2.1 billion to strengthen the country’s health sector, alongside Nigeria’s $3 billion domestic health investment. Of this funding, $200 million is earmarked specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based healthcare facilities serving millions of Nigerians. The agreement targets HIV, malaria, TB, maternal and child health, and polio, while reinforcing disease surveillance and outbreak response. US support also links to Nigeria’s efforts to protect vulnerable Christian communities and promote accountability in addressing religious violence. #NigeriaHealthSector #USNigeriaPartnership #ChristianFaithBasedHealthcare

Minister of State for Health, Isaq Salako, warns that the planned NUPENG strike could cripple hospitals relying on generators for power. He urges dialogue to avoid disruption. #NUPENGStrike #HealthSector #Nigeria

Health Minister Engages Striking Nurses, Midwives in Urgent Talks Amid Nationwide Health Sector Crisis In a bid to end the ongoing strike crippling Nigeria’s healthcare system, Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate has entered crucial negotiations with leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and Labour Ministry officials. The strike, which began on July 29, followed the government’s alleged failure to address welfare concerns and poor working conditions despite an ultimatum issued on July 14. Union Chairman Morakinyo Rilwan criticized the government's silence, stating that it had missed multiple opportunities for dialogue. With the industrial action expected to last until August 5, all eyes are now on the outcome of Pate’s intervention, which many hope will bring swift resolution and restore services in Nigeria’s overstretched health sector. #NursesStrike #HealthcareCrisis #NigeriaHealthSector #MinisterPate #NANNM #HealthWorkersProtest #StrikeUpdate

Doctors' Deadline: NMA Gives Tinubu Govt 21 Days To Meet Demands Or Face Nationwide Strike The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Tinubu-led Federal Government, demanding the fulfillment of 19 critical welfare and healthcare-related demands — or face an indefinite nationwide doctors’ strike. In a strongly-worded communique following its Emergency Delegates Meeting on July 26, 2025, the NMA expressed deep frustration over unpaid salary arrears, stalled agreements, and continued neglect of Nigeria’s health sector, citing that leaders themselves rely on medical tourism abroad. Doctors warned of a looming collapse of the healthcare system and a worsening brain drain if urgent action isn't taken. #NMAUltimatum #DoctorsStrikeLooms #TinubuGovt #HealthSectorCrisis #MedicalNeglect