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Tanzania's President Censures Striking Doctors

President Jakaya Kikwete condemned a doctors' strike for better pay and working conditions, deeming it illegal following a court order sending medics back to work; he also denied any government involvement in the beating of Dr. Stephen Ulimboka, a strike leader.

  • Tanzania:   President Condemns Doctor Strike

    Daily News, 2 July 2012

    PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has reiterated that the ongoing strike by medical doctors is illegal and their demands are unrealistic considering government efforts to improve their… Read more »

Zachara Osanga/The Citizen

Interns attached to Muhimbili National Hospital (file photo): Tanzania's president cautioned striking interns that they may never qualify to become registered doctors.

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