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