Health workers in Katsina State, Nigeria, plan to go on a seven-day warning strike starting at midnight on September 8, 2026. This strike is happening during a diphtheria outbreak in the state, which has seen suspected cases in 29 out of 34 local government areas. The strike was announced by a group called the Assembly of Health Care Professionals, which includes various health worker unions. They decided to strike after the state government did not respond to their demands, despite being given a 21-day notice earlier. The unions feel that the government has not taken their concerns seriously over the years. The health workers have stated that if their issues are not resolved after the warning strike, they may continue with an indefinite strike. They are asking the public to understand their situation and to hold the government accountable for any problems caused by the strike.
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