Maseru, Apr. 01 — Health services across Lesotho have been disrupted after nurses initiated a go-slow action, citing failure by the Ministry of Health to pay their March salaries.
Secretary General of the Lesotho Nursing and Midwifery Organisation, Mr. Morephe Santi, says the industrial action has limited services in public health facilities with only critical areas currently operational. These include maternal services, casualty, theatre, and intensive care units (ICU).
Mr. Santi indicated that the Ministry has attributed the delay to a lack of funds, noting that a request has been submitted to the Ministry of Finance and that they are awaiting a response.
However, he described the situation as unacceptable, stressing that nurses continue to work tirelessly to serve the nation and deserve timely payment for their services.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Health, Mrs. Mateboho Mosebekoa, has confirmed that the matter is being addressed.
She assured that an update will be provided in due course.
The go-slow is expected to continue until the salary issue is resolved, raising concerns about access to healthcare services for the public.
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