Ghana's former President Mahama and the Ghana Health Service have clarified that tricycles provided to health workers are intended for primary healthcare delivery, not as ambulances. This clarification addresses 'misleading' claims about their intended use under the Free Primary Health Care initiative.

The Society for Family Health (SFH) and Taraba State have collaborated to train 122 health workers, aiming to enhance HIV service delivery and integrate HIV care into primary healthcare centers.

A police constable was martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan. The constable was providing security for the health workers during their campaign.

Health workers report that over 750 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire came into effect, including three Palestinians who died in an Israeli airstrike on Monday.

Israeli strikes have hit hospitals, ambulances and health workers, according to the World Health Organisation

The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the killing of health workers in Ethiopia and called for an investigation, highlighting a broader pattern of attacks on medical personnel in conflict zones.

The management of FUTA teaching hospital in Nigeria has appealed to health workers to shelve a planned strike, denying allegations of unfair practices and poor staff welfare.

Lassa fever continues to spread across Nigeria, with 146 deaths and 38 health workers infected cumulatively in 21 states and 82 local government areas in 2026.

Suspected kidnappers invaded a health centre in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, abducting medical personnel. Amotekun security forces successfully rescued five of the abducted individuals.

The Akrofuom District in Ghana is experiencing a severe shortage of health workers, primarily due to a lack of affordable accommodation, a problem exacerbated by competition from illegal miners ("galamseyers").

JOHESU raises alarm over the FG’s inactive committee for health workers’ salary review, warning of heightened tensions in Nigeria’s fragile health sector. Read More:…

SAMES and SUTSAS, unions representing health workers in Senegal, are denouncing "contested" appointments and have called on the Minister of Health to address their concerns.

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.

MANILA, Philippines—A group of health-care workers on Monday criticized the four-day workweek policy recently implemented across various government offices, saying that the measure will only increase…

According to the report, the infections occurred as the country continues to battle the viral haemorrhagic disease across several states. The post Six health workers contract Lassa fever in one week…

Six health workers die in Lake Tanganyika boat accident, three missing  thecitizen.co.tz

Across Hyderabad’s crowded localities, Urban Primary Health Centres serve as the first point of contact for thousands seeking everyday medical care. Often housed in ageing buildings and run by small teams of doctors, nurses and community health workers, these clinics shoulder much of the city’s routine healthcare burden. But while the city gains prominence for its corporate hospitals and medical tourism, UPHCs continue to function with limited infrastructure and growing patient loads, writes ...

Unilever Ghana has partnered with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to train 5,000-10,000 frontline health workers to promote oral hygiene across all 16 regions of the country ahead of World Oral Health…

Ziguinchor: Health workers denounce dysfunctions in hospitals Seneweb

Nigeria’s health sector sees major gains in 2025 with 23,000+ new health workers, expanded insurance coverage, and support for local drug manufacturing. Read More:…

Enugu State’s health system is on high alert for Lassa fever following the deaths of 10 health workers in neighboring Benue.

A new study led by Temitayo Okusanya suggests that integrating community-rooted health workers with smart digital tools can significantly strengthen Nigeria's primary healthcare system and improve public health situational awareness.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda renewed her call for the swift passage of the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), which seeks long-overdue recognition, protection, and dignity of BHWs. During the Senate plenary session on February 25, Legarda co-sponsored the measure, pressing for stronger legal and financial support for BHWs, the frontliners of

The State Minister announced that the Bangladesh government plans to recruit 100,000 health workers to enhance grassroots healthcare services across the country.

Health workers in Ziguinchor, Senegal, are speaking out against various dysfunctions and operational issues within local hospitals.

A dedicated group of airborne health workers in Lesotho provides vital medical services to isolated regions, overcoming challenging conditions to reach those in need.

Kano State trains frontline health workers from seven LGAs on bio-risk management to strengthen disease surveillance and prevent potential outbreaks. Read More:…

Governor Mbah of Enugu State has been honored with an award from the Medical and Health Workers Union for his significant contributions to healthcare, including allocating 50% of the state's budget to health and education over three years.

Health workers and rights advocates are urging Canada to rescind planned co-payment cuts to its refugee healthcare scheme, set to begin May 1, warning they amount to a 'de facto denial of care'.

Kwara State, in collaboration with UNICEF, is training health workers on maternal and child nutrition, focusing on nutrient supplements to improve health outcomes for mothers and children.

Academics have joined health workers in condemning and protesting US-Israeli attacks on universities and hospitals, particularly medical centers, highlighting concerns over civilian infrastructure.

A college in Nigeria has suspended health workers who were on clinical posting at a hospital in Enugu, after they exposed the facility's poor conditions, including scarcity of water and power supply.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that nine paramedics have been killed and over 120 health workers wounded in Lebanon since March 2, as frontline medics face daily risks and are increasingly targeted in the ongoing conflict.

Italy's Constitutional Court has prohibited Sicily from advertising job positions exclusively for health workers willing to perform abortions, while still allowing the region to find alternative ways to ensure access to the service.

At least 28 civilians were killed in Sudan after two separate drone strikes hit a market in Darfur and a road in Kordofan, according to health workers.

Employees of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in Greece have issued an open letter demanding the immediate renewal of their KOMY contracts, highlighting the precarious situation of thousands of workers facing contract expiration.

Malawi has prohibited employees in its state healthcare system from simultaneously working in the private sector, a measure aimed at curbing corruption, though the decision has sparked controversy.

Medics and officials say there is systematic use of double-tap strikes in campaign to make the south uninhabitable

Zanzibar to recruit 1,300 health workers in major drive to ease hospital overcrowding  thecitizen.co.tz

Nigeria’s health minister raises alarm over the ‘japa crisis’ as mass migration of doctors and nurses strains the healthcare system, citing alarming stats. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-losing-health-workers-to-japa-crisis-minister-tells-global-summit/

Health workers at FETHI congratulate Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe, the new Ekiti Hospital CMD, urging him to prioritise quality healthcare delivery. Read More:…

Dr Richard Selormey, General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), is urging government to fast-track the implementation of a rural incentive policy aimed at encouraging doctors and other…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - The health ministry said Thursday that there were 18,000 attacks on healthcare workers and healthcare social workers in Italy in 2025. It said the number of victims of the…

The report indicates that the shortage of doctors in many northern states has made community health practitioners (CHPs) the backbone of healthcare delivery in rural areas and primary health…

The report provides a comprehensive assessment of progress under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Sector-Wide Approach for coordinating health investments and…

Malawi has introduced a ban on dual practice, blocking public health workers from holding private medical jobs.

The Italian Ministry of Economy has responded to a Senate Finance Committee inquiry, clarifying the application of VAT for home social health workers and reigniting debate over exemption recognition.

According to the state epidemiologist, Asema Msuega, 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Benue, out of which 45 have been confirmed. The post Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The government of Tuzla Canton has accepted a proposal to increase salaries for health sector employees, ranging from 131 to 447 KM, following negotiations with representative unions.

Health workers and patients in South Africa are still experiencing the negative effects a year after USAID funding cuts, impacting healthcare services.

As Botswana’s president here is my plan to renew this country’s beleaguered health system – and my vision for a stronger Africa Shortages of medicine in Botswana forced me to declare a public health emergency last year. Patients went without treatment – not because health workers failed them, but because the system did. For a nation committed to universal healthcare, free at the point of use, it was a moment of hard truth. Even outwardly strong public health systems can be fragile. As donor a...

Health workers in developing countries are forced to use obsolete and potentially harmful isolation practices for tuberculosis patients due to a lack of resources. Patients are trapped in hospitals for months under these outdated treatment methods.

Amidst medical professional shortages and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers are crucial in preventing older adults from being overlooked in the American healthcare system.

A policeman was killed when militants attacked a polio vaccination camp in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing security challenges for health workers.

The Municipal Health Director for Krachi West in Ghana's Oti Region has warned that health workers' refusal to accept postings to the area is severely impacting healthcare delivery.

The Lagos State Government has issued a public health alert and initiated a statewide awareness and prevention campaign in response to a surge in Lassa fever infections across Nigeria, emphasizing the safety of frontline health workers.

On World Health Day, barangay health workers in the Philippines demanded the implementation of a Magna Carta, protesting their continued treatment as mere volunteers and calling for fair and just recognition.

An article delves into the reasons behind an alleged smear campaign targeting humanitarian figure Imtiaz Sooliman. It explores the context involving health workers and the broader humanitarian sector.

British Columbia is considering significant changes to health worker regulation, moving away from self-regulation, a move that has prompted public input and raised serious concerns for patients, despite opinions suggesting it is a necessary step.

Nurses in Ondo State, Nigeria, have threatened to withdraw services following the abduction of six health workers from a government primary health centre in Akure. This development follows an earlier report where the Amotekun Corps successfully rescued five individuals, including three health workers, during overnight operations in the Akure South Local Government Area.

Healthcare workers in Abuja, Nigeria, are protesting controversial reform bills, warning that the proposed legislation could disrupt the balance within the health sector.

Delta State in Nigeria has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical staff to enhance healthcare delivery and address workforce shortages, specifically to mitigate the effects of the ongoing migration of healthcare professionals, known as the “Japa syndrome.”

Cletus Seidu Dapilah, the Member of Parliament for Ghana's Jirapa Constituency, has launched a Teachers Awards Scheme, honoring educators with motorbikes and appliances, and has also pledged future awards for health workers.

Lebanese health workers and officials claim that Israeli bombardments are intentionally targeting medical personnel and facilities in southern Lebanon.

‘Intolerable’ pressure placed on health workers, report says

A critical shortage of blood donors, particularly for A blood group, is threatening the survival of victims injured in the recent triple suicide bomb blasts in Maiduguri, residents and health workers…

The Hunger Project–Ghana (THP-Ghana), with support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has handed over eleven (11) motorcycles to the Ghana Health Service to support health workers…

The WHO confirmed that 12 doctors, nurses and paramedics were killed in a strike late Friday on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh Primary Healthcare Centre The post US/Israel-Iran War: WHO fumes as Israel attacks Lebanese hospitals, kills 14 health workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Health workers union launches fund app  Graphic Online

Cletus Seidu Dapilah, the Member of Parliament for Jirapa Constituency, has launched a Teachers Awards Scheme to honor outstanding educators and provided substantial logistical support to local health services.

KADMAM emphasised that, beyond infrastructure and equipment, consistent funding, availability of essential drugs, skilled health workers, and expanded access to family planning services were critical…

Our investigation into Ebonyi PHCs reveals a system in crisis. Crumbling facilities, unskilled staff, and no supplies leave communities without care. Read More:…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported 13 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran, resulting in the deaths of four health workers and injuries to 25 others.

Health workers in New Zealand have voted to ratify a new collective agreement with Health NZ, concluding 18 months of bargaining with the PSA union.

Al Jazeera reports on smear campaigns aimed at discrediting Palestinian health workers in Gaza, highlighting efforts to undermine their credibility.

The Bangladesh government has announced plans to recruit one lakh (100,000) health workers to address gaps in the healthcare sector.

A communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Policies and Research, Kwadwo Poku, has blamed what he calls poor attitudes among some health workers for Ghana’s recurring “no bed syndrome” in public hospitals. Speaking on the AM Show on Joy News, Mr Poku shared a personal experience to highlight what he described as weak emergency response and poor triage in some health facilities.

The Yobe State Assembly has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by health workers and a shortage of doctors, following a decision announced by Speaker Chiroma Mashio after the assembly's annual recess.