11 Mar 2024 | 02:10 PM UTC
Nigeria: Healthcare workers suspend strike in Oyo State, March 11 /update 1
Unionized healthcare workers suspend strike in Oyo State, Nigeria, March 11. Lingering medical disruptions and protests possible.
The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has suspended its strike in Oyo State following negotiations with authorities, March 11. The strike had started March 4. The union was demanding higher salaries and better working conditions. NUAHP had threatened to launch an indefinite strike after March 11 if no acceptable agreement had been reached.
Delays in medical and health services remain possible in the coming days as hospitals work through the backlog of appointments. The strike and protests could resume at short notice should negotiations collapse. Protest locations include hospitals and clinics; security personnel will likely monitor sizeable gatherings if demonstrations are held; violence is unlikely.
Confirm medical appointments. Plan for service delays; if possible, contact facilities in advance for information about wait times, which could vary. Avoid any protests as a standard precaution. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
