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Gunmen Abduct Health Workers In Akure, Police Rescue Victims

Gunmen have attacked a government health facility in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure, Ondo State, and abducted health workers on duty. The incident happened around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday when the armed men stormed the health centre opposite Mega School. Witnesses said the attackers arrived in a large bus, forced their way into the facility, and overpowered those present. They gathered the staff members on night duty, including some interns, and took about six health workers away to an unknown location. The abduction created panic in the community as residents woke up to the news of the overnight raid. Patients at the facility described how the gunmen moved quickly and left little chance for anyone to resist before bundling the victims into the waiting vehicle. Security agencies, including the police and the Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun, responded after […]

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Ethiopian doctors face arrests during strike over pay and conditions

In mid-May, at a hospital in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, two police officers stormed the emergency ward where Dr. Tewodros* was on duty. Days earlier, he had joined a nationwide strike by public health workers protesting poor pay and harsh working conditions. The government had declared the strike illegal, setting the stage for confrontations between authorities and medical professionals. The officers told him they were taking him in for questioning without explanation. His colleagues tried to intervene, but the police dragged him out and held him at a nearby station for over three weeks. “That was the moment I felt helpless. That was the moment I was ashamed of my country,” he told Al Jazeera. He described being crammed into a cell with 15 others, denied contact with his family and even basic hygiene. Rights groups say his case was […]

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Africa’s Public Sector Workers Face Declining Wages: Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Reform

A recent survey reveals that public sector workers across Africa, particularly in health and education, are experiencing significant wage declines. The report underscores the pressing need for systemic reforms to address the financial hardships faced by these essential workers. Key Findings from the Survey The ActionAid report, titled The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa, surveyed over 600 healthcare workers, teachers, and community members in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, and Nigeria. The findings are alarming: Wage Declines: Teachers' salaries have plummeted by between 10% and 50% over the past five years. Financial Struggles: An overwhelming 97% of health workers reported insufficient wages to cover basic needs like rent, food, and household expenses. Increased Workloads: Budget cuts have led to overwhelming workloads, with 70% of teachers and 85% of health workers feeling overburdened. Mental Health Impact: The financial […]

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