Malawi medical workers stage strike over allowances
Blantyre — Medical workers in Malawi's public health facilities started a nationwide sit-in strike Monday to push the government to meet their longtime grievances, which include special allowances and improved conditions of service. The strike forced patients in many hospitals to return home without receiving medical care. Strike organizers said some medical workers could treat patients with critical conditions. In some public health facilities medical workers were seen singing and dancing outside the hospitals. Читать дальше...