Madigele admits to uniform challenges in hospitals
Monday, August 10, 2015
The Assistant Minister of Health, Alfred Madigele made this admission in Parliament last week.
“I am, however, aware that some facilities ran out of stock of protective clothing such as gowns, cloaks, boots and aprons. My ministry is facing challenges of procuring uniforms and other protective clothing of standard quality and amount, to meet the needs of our nurses,” Madigele said.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...