Nigeria, July 30 -- Following failed negotiations with the federal government, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) begins a national strike on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, hence preparing the Nigerian healthcare system for significant disruption.

A major flashpoint in Nigeria's public health system is the failure of negotiations meant to address ongoing complaints about nurses' well-being and working circumstances.

Gathering delegates from major government departments including the Ministry of Health, the Budget Office, the Office of the AccountantGeneral, and the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, the conference was called by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

But some claim that the lack of i...