The governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has given the go-ahead for the full implementation of the Unified Health Salary Framework for medical personnel in the state, effective immediately.
The CONHESS 2024 represents the Unified Health Pay Scale for healthcare personnel in Nigeria, with updated salary levels for different health professionals.
They consist of nurses and nurse anesthetists/psychiatric, pharmacy technicians, community health workers, physiotherapists, medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, dental therapists, and radiographers.
The CONHESS pay structure spans from CONHESS 07 to CONHESS 15, with monthly earnings varying between ₦80,000 and ₦350,000.
This advancement was mentioned in a letter dated October 2, 2025, and issued by the office of the service director.
In the letter titled "100 per cent Implementation of Consolidated Health Workers Salary Structure (CONHESS)", authored by the Head of Service, Dame Theodora Igwebe, all pertinent organizations were instructed to begin implementation immediately.
The message stated, “The governor has kindly given approval for the complete execution of CONHESS 2024 for the following groups of healthcare workers: nurses, nurse anesthetists, psychiatric nurses, community health workers and technicians, medical health technicians, medical laboratory scientists, radiographers, and physiotherapists.”
The authorization covers all pertinent ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), such as the local government service commission.
The State Accountant General and the Local Government Accountant General are responsible for the immediate implementation of the directive.
The provincial administration urged all relevant stakeholders to circulate the details of the statement and enforce full adherence.
Officials have been directed to distribute the announcement extensively and guarantee complete adherence by all relevant businesses.
Punch Online reported on September 9 that, as part of initiatives to enhance local healthcare services, the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, conducted interviews for the hiring of Community-Based Health Workers.
The program is a component of the state government's actions to enhance primary healthcare services by sending trained staff to local areas.
The Executive Secretary of the ASPHCDA, Chisom Uchem, highlighted during the hiring process that the position is community-focused and involves significant responsibility.
Uchem stated, "The initiative would help close the gap between community members and healthcare centers, making sure essential services arrive at the local level."
We call on those who are successful to perform their responsibilities with empathy and honesty; failure to do so might result in loss of life. Anyone found using fake credentials during the hiring process will be subject to legal consequences.
Additionally, during the exercise, the Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Uchebo Obiageli, mentioned that the staff would help in treating the ill, directing residents to medical facilities, and assisting pregnant women to have secure childbirths.
Obiageli stated that the initiative aims to lower maternal mortality rates, stillbirths, and other avoidable fatalities.
"At least 10 medical personnel are anticipated to be allocated to every ward throughout the state to help alleviate the shortage of staff at Primary Healthcare Centres," she further stated.
PUNCH Online states that the Anambra recruitment initiative, which involves assigning a minimum of 10 health workers per ward, seeks to bridge this gap and enhance the connection between homes and medical facilities. Community health workers will be responsible for directing people towards healthcare, assisting pregnant women, helping the ill, and providing fundamental health services within their communities.
Present at the exercise were the Head of the Community Health Department, ASPHCDA, Dr. Ngozi Okeke, Mrs. Cecilia Peter-Okoye, Head of Administration, ASPHCDA, Mrs. Amaka Maduka, Head of Accounts, ASPHCDA, and Mr. Casmir Mabia, Head of Planning, Research, and Statistics Department, ASPHCDA.
Additionally, Mrs. Chinyere Edeh, Chairperson of the Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, Anambra State branch. Directors of Primary Health Care for Idemili North and Oyi LGAs, Mrs. Chinwe Okeke and Mrs. Ebele Ezelote, along with delegates from the Community Health Practitioners Council, and many more.
Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).
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