The Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has announced that volunteer doctors who had withdrawn their services will now resume work.
RDAZ President, Dr. Paul Chibwe, says the decision follows a mutual agreement reached with the Minister of Health Elijah Muchima, and senior Ministry of Health officials.
Dr. Chibwe explains that the government has committed to addressing the Association’s key demands, including the assimilation of volunteer doctors onto the payroll and employing more doctors in the next recruitment process.
On Wednesday, the Association held a high-level meeting with the Minister of Health, which Dr. Chibwe described as highly productive. He confirmed that all outstanding issues have been amicably resolved through mutual understanding and collaboration.
RDAZ has since thanked the government for its openness and commitment to resolving the matter and has commended its members for their patience and unity during the negotiations.
By Elfie Mwale Shampande
