Medical workers have bemoaned the impact of the brain drain in the country's healthcare sector as this has compromised the quality of services rendered. This comes after Parirenyatwa hospital confirmed a shortage of midwives at its maternity wing. In an interview with 263Chat, Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union
Nurses at various health institutions have demanded the restoration of flexible working hours which resonate well with their meagre salaries as the situation in hospitals continues to deteriorate. This comes after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga launched an ambitious health restructuring policy meant to revitalize the dilapidated
Medical doctors have expressed concern over what they are frustrating measures introduced by the government to reduce brain drain in the country amid reports that health workers are growing impatient with the economic situation in the country and seeking greener pastures abroad. The ministry of health
Amnesty International has condemned the use of lockdown regulations by Zimbabwean police to silence health workers and other activists who are legally demonstrating against poor remuneration and poor working conditions. In a statement, Amnesty International called on authorities to drop charges against health care workers for
Nurses residing at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals held a demonstration today after they were served with notice of eviction by the health centre administration accusing them of flouting an agreement to avail themselves in times of emergencies including stay aways and disasters. In a memo, the
The Health Services Board (HSB) has condemned the current salary negotiating framework saying it makes it difficult for them to meet the wage demands of doctors, nurses and other medical staff. The HSB said they would prefer negotiations to be done before the crafting of the
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has announced plans to launch nationwide protests against low wages and escalating prices of goods and services. Speaking during a press conference in Harare today ZCTU president, Peter Mutasa said they are calling for all Zimbabweans across the country
Health care workers in the country have withdrawn their services with immediate effect citing an unsustainable remuneration owing to the deteriorating economic situation. In a letter to the Health Services Board (HSB) Chief Executive Officer, Ms Ruth Runyararo Kaseke the workers said they were withdrawing services
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