Gov't takes doctors to court over strike
Friday, August 18, 2023 | 1930 Views |
The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and the Attorney General have initiated legal proceedings against the Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) in connection with a contentious strike carried out by doctors within the health services sector.
Outlined in a Notice of Motion submitted to the court, the DPSM and the Attorney General, as the applicants, are pursuing several pivotal orders:
Unfortunately, in this part of the world, it is very rare for individuals to mind their mental health. This does not start today, and sadly, even children with certain mental health challenges get the stick regularly instead of proper diagnosis and professional assistance. Counselling, just like going for physical examinations, is very necessary for general well-being. Many Batswana are dealing with different challenges. These difficulties can...