Correct news about johesu strike in nigeria

Here are some correct news updates about the JOHESU strike in Nigeria:

Background: The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) is a coalition of health workers' unions in Nigeria, including the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), and others. JOHESU has been demanding better working conditions, improved salaries, and increased funding for the healthcare sector.

Strike Update: JOHESU embarked on an indefinite strike on April 17, 2022, after negotiations with the Federal Government broke down. The strike affects over 40,000 health workers across Nigeria, including nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, and others.

Demands: JOHESU is demanding:

  1. Review of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) to reflect the current economic realities.
  2. Implementation of the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between JOHESU and the Federal Government.
  3. Improved working conditions, including adequate staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.
  4. Increased funding for the healthcare sector to improve healthcare services.

Impact: The strike has led to:

  1. Closure of many hospitals and healthcare facilities across Nigeria.
  2. Disruption of healthcare services, including emergency services.
  3. Increased pressure on already-stretched healthcare resources.
  4. Concerns about the potential impact on public health, particularly in rural areas.

Government Response: The Federal Government has:

  1. Reiterated its commitment to improving the healthcare sector.
  2. Set up a committee to negotiate with JOHESU.
  3. Offered to review the CONHESS and implement the 2017 MoU.
  4. Urged JOHESU to call off the strike and return to work.

Latest Developments: As of May 2022, the strike is ongoing, and negotiations between JOHESU and the Federal Government are ongoing. The strike has been extended several times, with no clear end in sight.

Sources:

  1. Premium Times Nigeria
  2. The Punch Nigeria
  3. Vanguard Nigeria
  4. Channels Television
  5. JOHESU official website and social media channels