The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professionals following the commencement of their strike on November 14, 2025. It partly read, “I am directed to convey to you the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the current strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions & Assembly of Health Care Professionals, which commenced on Friday, 14th November, 2025. “You are also directed to ensure security of lives and property of everyone, including patients and staff. All members of staff who are willing to continue with their work must be allowed to go about their various duties unhindered and unmolested. The JOHESU strike, which began on November 14, 2025, involves health workers across federal health facilities and has affected the delivery of some medical services nationwide.

Source: Punch January 11, 2026 09:58 UTC