Govt intimidates ‘demoralised’ doctors, nurses

GOVERNMENT yesterday intimidated health workers against engaging in strike action beginning today over poor wages and working conditions, with the responsible minister Douglas Mombeshora accusing the former of having a hidden agenda.

The health workers, through the Apex Health Council, on Monday gave the government a 48-hour notice to down stethoscopes to press for better wages in United States dollars.

Yesterday, Mombeshora issued a veiled threat to the health professionals intending to go on strike.

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