By Own Correspondent| Doctors here have accused the government of ignoring their plight adding that the on going strike is set to continue until their demands are met.

Said the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) Secretary General Dr Mthabisi Anele Bhebhe said government was not forthcoming in addressing the doctors’ plight.

Said Bhebhe:

“The issues that we are raising are not new. Drug shortages and the issues of equipment should be addressed.

Basic medication like paracetamol are not available at hospitals….and the situation in hospitals is not good.

Our employer is not forthcoming….but our employer is not forthcoming. We do not believe that government has nothing to offer. Our grievances require urgent attention.”

Below is the full statement by the ZHDA: