Malawi Unemployed Nurses Protest Over Government’s Failure To Provide Jobs

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi 

Unemployed nurses in Malawi are protesting against the government’s failure to provide them with jobs, despite promises made. The nurses claim that the government’s recruitment process is unfair and favors those with connections.

Chisomo Ndaladi, leader of the unemployed nurses, expressed frustration, stating, “We don’t want fake promises when the job itself will give us better pay. We’re tired of being deceived. If we’re not employed, it’s better to look for jobs elsewhere where we’ll be valued.”

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Blantyre is seeking to recruit interns with a monthly stipend of K150,000 and K120,000 for training. However, the nurses are sceptical about the recruitment process and demand transparency.

The protests come amid reports that government hospitals are struggling to fill vacancies, exacerbating the healthcare crisis in Malawi. The unemployed nurses plan to hold a press conference next week to pressure the government to address their concerns.

The protests highlight the challenges faced by unemployed nurses in Malawi and the need for the government to address their concerns to improve the healthcare system.