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HEALTH WORKERS
The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of health workers in the country from 60 years to 65 years through the second reading stage.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to recruit 900 health workers along with 342 additional healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of healthcare services within the territory.
Medical and health workers in Oyo State are set to commence a seven-day warning strike starting Monday, to press for their demands.
The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals in Oyo State Hospitals' Management Board has decided to suspend the seven-day warning strike initiated on March 4.
The Niger State Government has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 health workers in enhancing the healthcare services.
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has granted a 100% hazard allowance to medical doctors and other health workers in the state, aiming to enhance their morale.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030, mostly in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
The Federal Government has said that it will announce a final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance...
Health workers in Rivers State have embarked on an indefinite strike at the instance of NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).