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Uganda:
Doctors Tell Minister, Threats Won't Work
Observer, 13 November 2017
As the paralyzing strike called by medical doctors enters its second week, their leader, Dr Ekwaro Obuku, has rebuked the government for resorting to threats instead of pursuing… Read more »
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Uganda:
How Prosecutors' Strike Is Affecting Judiciary
Monitor, 13 November 2017
State agencies are stuck with thousands of criminal case files as the ongoing strike by state prosecutors yesterday marked one month last week. Read more »
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Uganda:
Medical Interns Withdraw Emergency Services
Observer, 13 November 2017
The medical interns have announced total withdrawal of all medical services including emergency services citing intimidation from government officials. Read more »
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Uganda:
Forcing Doctors Back to Work Has Consequences
Observer, 13 November 2017
Speaking at a hastily-convened press conference last Thursday night, Dr Ruth Aceng, the minister for Health, issued a strong ultimatum to striking medical workers: Return to work… Read more »
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Uganda:
Strike - Retired Doctors Warn Govt
Monitor, 13 November 2017
A group of retired doctors and professors of medicine have asked government not to threaten but rather accord the striking doctors better working conditions and remuneration. Read more »
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Uganda:
Doctors' Strike Deserves Win-Win Solution, Not Threats of Arrest
Monitor, 14 November 2017
Dear Tingasiga: Read more »
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Uganda:
Are Public Servants' Strikes Justified?
Monitor, 14 November 2017
Public servants are very important because they serve the Ugandan public. Unfortunately, in the last few years, a number of public servants have been on strike. In the education… Read more »
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Uganda:
Public Servants Should Wait, We Are Busy Growing the Economy
Monitor, 13 November 2017
Increasingly, the number of strikes and threats of strikes by public servants because of low pay and poor working conditions is becoming the order of the day. Lately, State… Read more »