The strike was also a result of inaction by the relevant authorities after they were given a notice to address challenges doctors are facing country wide. The ZHDA notes with great concern and disappointment the casual approach and inappropriately slow response in finding solutions to the crisis. Patients continue to suffer at all major hospitals as they are turned away due to lack of staff.
Outpatients department, emergency departments and theatre have downgraded their operations. In light of this background the ZHDA executive committee is compiling a detailed dossier highlighting the
challenges, negotiations, written assurance and proposed solutions that shall be submitted to the office of His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe by Thursday morning. The President has also been consistent that doctors and other health professionals should be adequately remunerated. The ZHDA is going to appeal to the President that an urgent solution be found so as to avert the continued suffering and loss of lives.