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Nigeria Health Workers End Strike
Katsina health workers suspend strike after governor's intervention.
In brief
Katsina health workers suspend strike after governor's intervention. Katsina health workers suspended their warning strike following Governor Dikko Radda's intervention but unresolved salary disputes remain. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Health workers suspend strike
Health workers in Katsina State suspended their seven-day warning strike following Governor Dikko Radda's intervention.
Suspension effective Sunday
The suspension took effect on Sunday, 18 October, according to a circular issued by the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals.
Governor's intervention
Governor Dikko Radda committed to reopening negotiations over outstanding salary adjustments and welfare demands.
Unresolved salary issues
The government has not agreed to the workers' proposed salary adjustments or when outstanding payments would be made.
Government commitments
The government agreed to reopen negotiations through a technical roundtable and review the Consolidated Health Salary Structure.
Committee formation
A joint technical committee with defined terms of reference and a timeline for addressing outstanding issues is expected.
Strike origins
The dispute began in 2024 over salary disparities after the government indicated plans to review health workers' remuneration.
Patient impact
Public hospitals faced disruptions leaving patients uncertain about access to treatment during the strike.
The headline
Katsina health workers suspended their warning strike following Governor Dikko Radda's intervention but unresolved salary disputes remain.
