Government has called for the suspension of industrial action by nurses and reaffirmed its commitment to continue engagement through the appropriate channels to address the concerns raised.
This follows the withdrawal of services at some isolated health institutions by nurses this Monday.
Addressing journalists at a press conference, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora said the ministry has acknowledged the concerns raised by nurses represented by the Nurses Association.
“Government recognises the importance of these concerns and reaffirms its commitment to continue with engagement through appropriate channels, and in this regard, an extraordinary technical meeting has been convened between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
Nonetheless, processes are underway to review the concerns in a structured and responsible manner guided by the need to balance the delivery of critical health services with the welfare of health workers.
“The government of Zimbabwe remain committed to addressing issues that affect the well-being of its citizens.
“The ministry therefore appeals to these health workers who had withdrawn their services to suspend the industrial action and allow space for constructive dialogue in orderly engament in the best interest of the patient and the nation at large,” he said.
