Kwara state health workers suspend strike over lassa fever outbreak

According to reports, the Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) have suspended their strike action in the state, following the outbreak of Lassa fever.

The strike, which was called off on January 24, 2023, was in response to the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), inadequate funding, and poor working conditions faced by health workers in the state.

The suspension of the strike was announced after a meeting between the health workers and the state government, during which the government agreed to provide the necessary PPE and improve working conditions.

The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sulaiman Alege, was quoted as saying that the government had taken steps to address the concerns of the health workers, including the provision of PPE, and that the strike had been suspended to allow for further discussions.

The Lassa fever outbreak in Kwara State has resulted in several deaths and many more cases, and the suspension of the strike is seen as a positive step towards containing the outbreak and improving healthcare services in the state.

It's worth noting that the suspension of the strike is a temporary measure, and the health workers have given the government a deadline to fulfill its promises before they resume the strike.