Katsina Health Workers Announce Seven-Day Warning Strike Over Unresolved Demands

Health workers in Katsina State have announced plans to embark on a seven-day warning strike starting from midnight on September 8, following what they described as the government’s failure to address their outstanding demands.

The decision was made by the Assembly of Health Care Professionals in the state after the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum earlier issued to the government. The assembly said repeated efforts to secure action on issues affecting health workers had not yielded the desired results.

The planned industrial action is being backed by several healthcare unions, including representatives of nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, and other health sector employees.

Speaking on the development, the leadership of the assembly stated that members unanimously agreed to proceed with the warning strike after reviewing the government’s response to their concerns. According to the group, there has been little progress in resolving issues that have remained pending for years despite several engagements.

The unions warned that the warning strike could be followed by an indefinite shutdown of services if the government fails to take concrete steps toward meeting their demands before the seven-day action ends.

They expressed disappointment over what they described as a lack of commitment to addressing legitimate concerns affecting healthcare workers and the delivery of medical services in the state.

The assembly appealed to residents to bear with any inconvenience that may result from the strike, maintaining that all available channels for dialogue and peaceful resolution had been explored without success.

The unions urged the state government to act swiftly to prevent a prolonged disruption of healthcare services and restore confidence among workers in the sector.