Bulawayo – Nurses at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) staged a peaceful but highly visible protest this week, flooding the city streets as they demanded salary increases, improved working conditions, and urgent intervention from the government. The demonstration, which drew attention from motorists and pedestrians alike, highlighted growing frustration among Zimbabwe’s public healthcare workers. Dressed in their uniforms, the nurses carried placards with messages such as “Pay

Zimbabwe’s public health sector is bracing for disruption after nurses announced a nationwide strike from 15 to 17 April 2026, citing low salaries, poor working conditions, and lack of transparency in payroll systems. The Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) formally notified the Health Service Commission (HSC) of the planned industrial action in a letter dated 26 March.