The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide warning strike after reaching an agreement with the federal government.
The union confirmed the decision in a circular signed by its president, Haruna Mamman, and secretary, T.A....
Over 25,000 nurses and midwives in federal health institutions across Nigeria have begun a seven-day warning strike over poor welfare and working conditions.
The strike, led by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), affects 74 federal hospitals...
The World health organization (WHO) has predicted a 5.1 million global shortfall of nurses and midwives by 2030.
WHO noted that while there are currently an estimated 29 million nurses and 2.2 million midwives globally, a shortfall of 4.8 million...
Some nurses in the country have sued the nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria (NMCN), the minister of health and others over the new certificate verification guidelines.
The council had on February 7, 2024, issued a circular revising the guidelines...
