US EditionNigerian nurses end strike following deal with government
- The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has suspended its nationwide strike after four days over issues such as poor welfare and staffing shortages.
- Negotiations with the Federal Ministry of Health led to the suspension, with a commitment to address NANNM's nine-point demands.
- A circular from NANNM leaders stated that the federal government committed to addressing nine key demands, including increased allowances and a new salary structure.
- Nurses and midwives are to resume duty immediately, and the association warned against any victimization of those who participated in the strike.
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Nigeria's nurses returned to work after four days of strikes, while negotiations are continuing with the government, which has committed itself to responding to all their demands. Nigeria's National Association of Nurses and Midwives had launched a "warning strike" last Wednesday to demand better wages and better working conditions, particularly as a result of the flight of Nigerian medical personnel abroad.
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