Striking doctors call for new negotiating forum

Doctors who are continuing to strike over poor wages despite the return of Peter Magombeyi, their union leader who was allegedly abducted by suspected State agents are calling for a new negotiating forum to address their grievances.

Acting secretary-general of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association, Tawanda Zvakada on Saturday said they were not on strike, but members had become incapacitated to report for duty.

“The return of Dr Magombeyi does not address the incapacitation and destitution that doctors are currently facing nationwide.

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