Health Workers Threatens To Abscond Work
Government have until Wednesday this week to respond to the grievances raised by both public and private health workers across the country who have threatened to go on strike if they won’t be given a feedback on issues pertaining to salary adjustments.
The health workers, who include those working in Christian Health Association of Malawi facilities, have since written hospital directors and directors of health and social services about their decision in a letter dated May 10 2024.
“Our salaries do not meet our demands on a daily basis. To add salt on the already painful fresh wound, the impact of the devaluation has greatly and negatively affected us.
“We can no longer survive for the whole month with the salaries that we get from government. We fail to pay our rentals on time. We fail to buy basic commodities and pay school fees for our children and siblings.” Reads part of the letter.
The health workers claim that negotiations with government in previous months have proved futile; hence left with no option but to proceed with their nationwide strike this coming Wednesday.
“We shall never entertain further meetings with officials from any ministry or political grouping on the same,” further reads the letter.
Health workers have at some point conducted demonstrations aimed at calling on government to listen to their claims but up to this date authorities have not yet provided any tangible response.
[5/13, 5:53 AM] Draxon Maloya Journalist: DPP Youths Remains Intact
BY DRAXON MALOYA
The youths of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the northern region on Sunday came out in full force to show their unwavering solidarity for their party amidst rumors of mass defections to the newly formed People’s Democratic Party (PDP) whose founder is Kondwani Nankhumwa.
Speaking in a well-attended rally held in the city of Mzuzu, the DPP youths made it clear that they are still loyal to their party and have no intentions of leaving any time soon.
The event, which was organized to refute media reports suggesting that a majority of DPP members have joined the newly formed PDP led by, witnessed the large turnout of young party members waving DPP flags and chanting slogans in support of their party.
Addressing at the rally, DPP Deputy Director of the youth wing in the northern region, Daniel Nkhata emphasized the party’s long-standing values and commitment to serving the people of Malawi.
“We urged fellow party members to remain united and focused on the upcoming elections, now is not the time to waver in our support,” said Nkhata.
The rally was met with enthusiasm and support from the community, with many onlookers also expressing their solidarity to the DPP and their belief in the party’s ability to bring about positive change in the country.
In his remarks, Deputy Regional Governor for the north, Caiaphas Phiri said despite the challenges and political unrest currently engulfing political parties in the country, the DPP youths in the north have demonstrated a clear message that they are standing firm in support for the party and its mission.
“As the country gears up for the next election, it is evident that the DPP still commands a strong and dedicated following among the younger generation,” said Phiri.
The DPP deputy regional chief also disclosed that the party president, Arthur Peter Mutharika will conduct a political rally at Katoto secondary school ground in the city of Mzuzu later this month.
