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Underpaid and Overworked: Why Prioritising Fair Compensation for Nurses and Midwives Matters
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Underpaid and Overworked: Why Prioritising Fair Compensation for Nurses and Midwives Matters

The Ministry of Health and Social Services recently announced a reduction in overtime compensation for nurses and midwives in the public sector, citing budgetary constraints. While the government faces financial challenges, it is crucial to recognise that the ministry’s decision may exacerbate the existing shortage of nurses in the country and jeopardise the struggling public...

Namibia: Unfair Burden On Nurses, Midwives Exposes Govt’s Lack of Accountability
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Namibia: Unfair Burden On Nurses, Midwives Exposes Govt’s Lack of Accountability

Namibia’s nurses and midwives face an unjust burden, raising serious concerns about the government’s lack of accountability and transparency in public health budgeting. Newspapers have reported on a circular issued by the authorities that restricts nurses to claiming only a fraction of their overtime work. This has sparked outrage and highlights a distressing pattern of...