Malawi: Health Unions Give Malawi Govt 14 Days to Address Crisis or Face Strike

Malawi: Health Unions Give Malawi Govt 14 Days to Address Crisis or Face Strike

A coalition of health worker unions in Malawi has given the government two weeks to resolve longstanding staffing shortages, unpaid allowances and deteriorating hospital conditions or risk a nationwide strike that could disrupt healthcare services.

Health sector coalition gives govt 14-days to act

Human Resources for Health Coalition has given President Peter Mutharika’s administration 14 days to address their demands that include recruiting more than 14 400 qualified health professionals or face a shutdown of health services. In a petition dated October 27 2026 and signed by chairperson Solomon David Chomba, the coalition has warned that failure to …

Health unions give Malawi govt 14 days to address crisis or face strike

A coalition of health worker unions in Malawi has given the government two weeks to resolve longstanding staffing shortages, unpaid allowances and deteriora... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.