Audio By Carbonatix
Angola's government has suspended the salaries of more than 5,000 doctors, describing their strike action as illegal.
The National Union of Angola Medical Doctors began an indefinite nationwide strike last week to press for better wages and working conditions.
The stoppage has paralysed public health services, although some medics are providing emergency services.
Doctors say that in addition to poor salaries, health facilities are woefully under-equipped with frequent shortages of supplies and medicines.
The strike is the second in four months. In December, medics took industrial action over the death of 20 children in a hospital in the capital, Luanda.
Doctors allege they died because of shortages of medicine and medical equipment.
Recent negotiations with the government broke down after the doctors rejected a 6% pay increase.
Latest Stories
-
Firefighters subdue blaze at Accra’s Tudu, officials warn of busy fire season ahead
12 minutes -
New Year’s Luv FM Family Party in the park ends in grand style at Rattray park
17 minutes -
Mahama targets digital schools, universal healthcare, and food self-sufficiency in 2026
24 minutes -
Ghana’s global image boosted by our world-acclaimed reset agenda – Mahama
45 minutes -
Full text: Mahama’s New Year message to the nation
46 minutes -
The foundation is laid; now we accelerate and expand in 2026 – Mahama
1 hour -
There is no NPP, CPP nor NDC Ghana, only one Ghana – Mahama
1 hour -
Eduwatch praises education financing gains but warns delays, teacher gaps could derail reforms
1 hour -
Kusaal Wikimedians take local language online in 14-day digital campaign
2 hours -
Stop interfering in each other’s roles – Bole-Bamboi MP appeals to traditional rulers for peace
2 hours -
Playback: President Mahama addressed the nation in New Year message
3 hours -
Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union call for strong work ethics, economic participation in 2026 new year message
5 hours -
Crossover Joy: Churches in Ghana welcome 2026 with fire and faith
5 hours -
Traffic chaos on Accra–Kumasi Highway leaves hundreds stranded as diversions gridlock
5 hours -
Luv FM Family Party in the Park: Hundreds of families flock to Luv FM family party as more join the queue in excitement
5 hours