Strike Deadlock Paralyses Zimbabwe's Health Sector
The government has warned that junior doctors will face disciplinary action if they want to return to work, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga accusing the medics of "gambling with people's lives". More than 500 junior doctors have been on strike for nearly a month with the Health Services Board suspending them after the job action was declared illegal by the labour court.
Documents
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Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association Press Statement On Industrial Action
- Author:
- ZHDA
- Publisher:
- ZHDA
- Publication Date:
- 28 December 2018
Doctors are not students, they are qualified doctors with two degrees, receive no financial assistance from government during their training and ... see more »
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Zimbabwe: New Terms for Junior Doctors to Avert Future Job Disruptions - VP Chiwenga
The Herald, 28 December 2018
Government is considering changing internship conditions for junior doctors to avert future work disruptions that expose patients to risk, Acting President Constantino Chiwenga has… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Blasts Striking Doctors for 'Gambling With Life'
New Zimbabwe, 27 December 2018
Government has warned that junior doctors will face disciplinary action if they want to return to work as Acting President Constantino Chiwenga accused the medics of "gambling with… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Doctors and Radiographers Continue Strike Despite Court Ruling
New Zimbabwe, 24 December 2018
Striking junior doctors and radiographers working in public hospitals have vowed to continue with the job action despite threats by their employer and an adverse weekend court… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Meeting Fails to End Doctors' Strike Deadlock
New Zimbabwe, 14 December 2018
Junior doctors are set to continue with their strike action after negotiations between their representative body and government Thursday ended in a deadlock. Read more »
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