Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Signing MoU With Federal Government The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike, which began on November 1. The decision followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government after hours of negotiations. With the agreement reached, resident doctors are expected to resume duties immediately across hospitals nationwide. #### #NARD #NigeriaHealth #FGN #StrikeUpdate

Obi Faults FG’s ₦142bn Bus Terminal Plan Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s approval of ₦142 billion for the construction of ultra-modern bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. In a post on X, Obi described the project as a “misplaced priority,” arguing that it reflects poor judgment and lack of focus. He compared the allocation to the health sector, noting that the combined 2024 budget for all federal teaching hospitals and psychiatric centres is less than ₦100 billion. He stressed that health remains underfunded despite Nigeria’s rising challenges, including over 20 million citizens reportedly living with mental health issues, according to WHO. Obi called the decision a “tragic irony,” urging the government to focus scarce resources on critical sectors like healthcare. #PeterObi #FGBudget #NigeriaHealth #BusTerminalProject

Nigeria Records 811 Lassa Fever Cases, 152 Deaths in 2025 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports 811 confirmed Lassa Fever cases and 152 deaths in the first seven months of 2025, with a case fatality rate of 18.7%. Five states—Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi—account for 89% of cases. NCDC urges prompt reporting of symptoms and improved sanitation to curb spread. #LassaFever #NCDC #PublicHealth #NigeriaHealth

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