UK doctors launch five-day strike, ignoring PM’s plea
London – Thousands of UK doctors launched a five-day strike early Friday after talks with the Labour government for... Read more
25 Jul
Motsoaledi says doctors must complete internships before permanent employment
Cape Town — Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said that all 2 197 medical graduates in the class of... Read more
8 Mar
Burundi doctors imprisoned for quitting over low pay
Nairobi – Five doctors in Burundi have been imprisoned by the intelligence service after quitting their jobs over the... Read more
5 Feb
‘All I want is a job’ – pleads unemployed doctor
Nobuhle Makhaya graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s medical school in 2021. On Friday she joined a march with... Read more
4 Feb
Health minister’s ‘no special deal for doctors’ remark draws criticism
Cape Town — Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has come under criticism for his remarks that the government... Read more
10 Jan
Thousands march in India as doctors resume strike
Kolkata — Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of one of India’s biggest cities after doctors resumed... Read more
2 Oct, 2024
MSF concerned over insulin pen shortage in South Africa
Cape Town — International group, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) expressed concern over the shortage of insulin pens in South... Read more
18 May, 2024
Health Minister Phaahla confirms 800 doctors to be employed by month-end
Cape Town — Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, said the Department o Health has already employed 270 out 800 doctors... Read more
7 Mar, 2024
S. Korea begins licence suspension process against striking doctors
Seoul – South Korea said Tuesday it would start notifying striking trainee doctors that their medical licences would be suspended,... Read more
5 Mar, 2024
Unemployed doctors march to Union Buildings
About 100 unemployed doctors, nurses and other health workers marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Monday. Photos:... Read more
27 Feb, 2024
