Kenyan nurses and midwives plan to march to the Council of Governors headquarters as part of a nationwide strike. According to a union notice dated September 4, cited by the Eastleigh Voice, the union intends to mobilise about 9,400 nurses and midwives, with 200 representatives drawn from each of Kenya’s 47 counties, for the planned demonstration.

Healthcare workers in Katsina State, Nigeria, have suspended a planned strike that was due to begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, giving the state government two weeks to show concrete commitment to resolving their outstanding demands. According to Leadership, the chairman of the Assembly of Healthcare Workers Association, Comrade Ibrahim A. Balangi, announced the decision while briefing journalists. The suspension offers a window for negotiations between the union and the Katsina State government.

The Oyo State Government has requested the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike to facilitate the return of pupils and students to school. This appeal was made by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, following a meeting of the state executive council.

The article discusses the impact of undermining medical interns' rights on national growth in Uganda, referencing the "Kisanja No More Sleep" campaign initiated by the President. This campaign aims to address issues such as complacency and corruption in public service, emphasizing the need for strict implementation of policies and measurable results, as highlighted during the recent reading of the national budget for 2026/2027.

The government has pledged to ensure security and is urging peace ahead of the demonstrations scheduled for June 25. In related developments, leaders from Kisumu are advocating for dialogue, traders in Thika are expressing concerns about potential losses, a family in Kiambu is searching for a missing son, and patients with sickle cell disease are calling for expanded health coverage under the SHA.

The shortage of healthcare professionals in Africa has intensified the emphasis on medical education, as governments aim to develop a workforce that can address increasing healthcare demands. This issue was highlighted during the graduation of new doctors from St. George's University (SGU) in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 4, 2026.