Health workers kick against privatisation of health facilities

Health workers kick against privatisation of health facilities

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Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has again rejected move by the federal government to privatise health facilities in the country.

National president of MHWUN Comrade Biobelemoye Josiah, while speaking at the 48th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of in Abuja, vows that his union would use every available means to resist the move.

Meanwhile, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba, told Nigerians to prepare for a mass protest should government implement her anti people policies by 2022.

Comrade Wabba speaking at the MHWUN NEC said federal government policy on fuel importation is unfriendly, warning of the movement readiness to shutdown economic activities in the country should the APC-led government insist on increasing price of PMS without due consideration.

NLC also called on the Federal Ministry of Health to ensure that the amount agreed on the consolidated health salary structure is captured in the 2022 budget to avoid another round of industrial action in the health sector next year.

President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, also warned political leaders not to neglect governance in preparation for the 2023 general elections…

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