The Nigerian government has listed key demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it has met. The demands by the union had resulted in years of incessant strikes, leading to the shutdown of Nigerian public universities for months at various times. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, a professor, on Thursday listed … Read more
The accident and emergency department at a hospital in the west of England has faced temporary closure due to strike action by junior doctors. Additionally, the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust has announced the closure of Cheltenham A&E during specific periods, creating concerns about the potential disruptions in healthcare services, especially during the festive season. This … Read more
Nigerian doctors have threatened to withdraw their services across health institutions in the country if the federal government fails to implement the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). CONMESS is the salary structure for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. Medical doctors and other health workers have downed tools … Read more
