“The bill, as drafted, seeks to make other health professionals second-class to medical doctors,” one of the union leaders told journalists.
The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, announced the suspension of the 78 day strike embarked on by health workers in Lagos following the intervention of members of Legislature
Mr Icha said JOHESU was not demanding parity with doctors’ salaries but seeking a fair review based on government salary templates.
JOHESU embarked on strike on November 15, 2025.
It described the surge in attacks on schools as alarming.
The laboratories and the health record, engineering, physiotherapy, emergency, and pharmacy departments were not operational, as workers deserted the areas.
All UCH gates, except the main entrance, were closed and manned by some JOHESU members.
The minister commended JOHESU’s crucial role in the health sector.
Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals have issued the federal government a 15-day ultimatum to implement demands
He said that this gave them the benefit of the doubt that the new government would make good on their promises.
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