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BREAKING: Nurses and Midwives Join Nationwide Strike

The National Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially instructed its members to participate in the ongoing nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The strike, which began on Monday, June 3, is a collective call by the NLC and TUC for a new minimum wage […]

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Nursing Students Beg Zamfara Govt For Financial Support

The Nigeria Universities Nursing Students Association in Zamfara State has raised significant concerns about the current state of education and well-being. The association hopes that the present administration, led by Governor Dr. Dauda Lawal, will give serious consideration to the following issues: Clinical Allowances: One of the primary challenges faced by nursing students is financial […]

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Germany Seeks Recruitment Of 500,000 Nurses From Africa

Germany is seeking to recruit 500,000 nurses from Africa in an apparent move to tackle shortages in its health system. The European country, struggling with a severe labour shortage, was already in discussions with South Africa-trained nurses to fill its vacancies. Khaya Sodidi, the deputy secretary-general of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa), […]

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JUST IN: Nurse Slumps, Dies On Duty In Zamfara Hospital

A Registered Nurse, Asmau Lawali Bungudu, has suddenly died while discharging her professional duties at Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, Zamfara State today (Wednesday). Public Relations Officer of the Hospital, Auwal Usman Ruwan Dorowa who confirmed the incident said Nurse Asmau was at her duty post (NHIS Clinic) and had checked the blood […]

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Federal Govt Approves New Salary For Graduate Nurses

A copy of the communique issued after the meeting reads, “(The council) approved the review of the entry grade level of graduate Nurses from SGL 09 (CONHESS 08) to SGL10 (CONHESS 09),” a copy of the communique issued after the meeting stated. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and Chairman of Council, […]