By Staff Reporter
As Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Workers’ Day on May 1st, the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) has issued a passionate plea for urgent interventions to improve the welfare of nurses across the country.
In a statement marking the occasion, ZINA acknowledged the critical role nurses play in maintaining the nation’s healthcare system, often under strenuous and demoralizing conditions. The association highlighted that despite their indispensable service, many nurses continue to grapple with poor remuneration, substandard working conditions, and stalled labour negotiations.
This occasion serves as a reminder of the essential role nurses play, often under difficult circumstances,” read the statement. “Despite their critical role, nurses in Zimbabwe continue to face significant challenges.”
ZINA also raised alarm over the increasing violations of workers’ rights, particularly restrictions affecting the mobility of nurses pursuing opportunities abroad. The association emphasized that such constraints undermine the professional and economic freedoms of nurses who are already burdened by systemic neglect.
On this significant day, ZINA called on all stakeholders—including government, healthcare institutions, and civil society—to take immediate and tangible steps toward improving the conditions of service for nurses.
“We reaffirm our commitment to advocating for fair treatment, improved conditions, and respect for the rights of nurses across the country,” said ZINA President Enock Dongo.
International Workers’ Day, observed globally on May 1, is dedicated to honoring the contributions and sacrifices of workers across all sectors. For Zimbabwe’s nurses, the day was not just a celebration but a stark reminder of the urgent need for change in the healthcare sector.
