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The World Health Organization's Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has condemned attacks in southern Lebanon, revealing that nine paramedics lost their lives while more than 120 health workers suffered injuries since violence surged on March 2.
Six workers at a health facility in Oke Ijebu, Akure, Ondo State, were abducted by three armed robbers who broke into the centre in the early hours of Saturday. The assailants also made off with staff belongings and a POS machine before escaping.
In a midnight attack on a health facility in Akure, Ondo State, gunmen kidnapped six health workers on March 28. The assailants arrived in a bus and forcibly took the staff while patients remained unharmed.
In 2025, Nigeria underscored its progress in health sector reforms by training 78,146 health workers and increasing health insurance coverage to 21.7 million citizens, according to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report.
The Benue State government has confirmed that 10 health professionals, including five doctors, have died in a recent Lassa fever outbreak. The state has recorded 250 suspected cases, with 45 confirmed.
The Yobe State House of Assembly has initiated an inquiry into allegations of misconduct among health personnel and a significant lack of doctors in state hospitals. The Speaker, Chiroma Mashio, made the announcement following the assembly's return from its annual break.
The Zamfara State Government has instituted a new salary structure for doctors, surpassing the rates set by the federal government. Additionally, the state has initiated the recruitment of 631 healthcare workers to bolster public health services.
A prolonged nationwide strike by health sector unions has led to significant disruptions in public hospitals, forcing patients to seek medical attention in more expensive private facilities or delay essential treatments.
In Benue State, four health workers have been infected with Lassa fever, contributing to a total of 56 confirmed cases of the virus. The state’s Ministry of Health and Human Services has announced these figures as part of the ongoing response to the outbreak.
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have jointly issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). Failure to comply by January 23, 2026, will trigger a nationwide strike.
