Healthcare workers in public hospitals across the country are facing mounting challenges that threaten the quality of medical care and the wellbeing of patients.
From poor working conditions to inadequate funding, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals say the system is under severe strain.
Many public hospitals continue to grapple with shortages of essential medical equipment, drugs, and basic facilities. Healthcare workers often operate with outdated tools, overcrowded wards, and limited resources, making it difficult to deliver timely and effective care.
In some facilities, patients are forced to share beds or wait long hours before receiving treatment.
Low remuneration and delayed payment of salaries remain major concerns.
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Several health workers complain that their wages do not reflect the risks and workload associated with their duties.
These challenges have led to frequent industrial actions and strikes, disrupting healthcare services and leaving patients stranded.
Workforce shortages have also worsened the situation. The migration of medical professionals to other countries in search of better opportunities has increased pressure on those who remain.
As a result, healthcare workers are often required to work extended hours, leading to fatigue and burnout.
Health experts warn that unless urgent steps are taken to address these issues, the public healthcare system may continue to decline.
They are calling on government authorities to improve funding, upgrade hospital infrastructure, and create better working conditions to retain skilled professionals.
As citizens rely heavily on public hospitals for affordable care, stakeholders stress that strengthening the healthcare system is crucial to safeguarding public health and restoring confidence in government-run medical facilities.