Nigeria, March 5 -- Healthcare workers in Oyo State, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), have commenced a seven-day warning strike over the failure of the government to meet their demands over two-year period.

Chairman of the association, Olanrewaju Ajani, disclosed after its congress on Monday. He said the association is seeking government's urgent intervention in meeting its 10-point demand.

Part of the association's demands include the implementation of the new national hazard allowance for health professionals, implementation of teaching allowance for its members who are deeply involved in the training of interns and students on clinical and research postings, and adjustment of CONHESS table ...