Zimbabwe Nurses Down Tools Over Poor Salaries and Working Conditions

Nurses in Zimbabwe have embarked on job action over poor remuneration and working conditions, disrupting services at major public hospitals.

On Monday, nurses at Sally Mugabe Hospital staged demonstrations before heading back to their homes, leaving patients stranded.

At Parirenyatwa Hospital, some nurses were seen sitting in small groups, avoiding cameras, while activity in the wards dropped significantly.

Reports from the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) also indicated that nurses at United…