FrankMakange
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WEEK IN REVIEW - FROM June 30th TO July 6th, 2012
1. The Plight Of Dr. Steven Ulimboka
Dr. Steven Ulimboka, chairman of the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) Steering Committee, almost lost his life after getting attacked by unknown people. The government has denied any involvement in this act in response to suspicions raised by some opposition members of parliament who were pointing a finger at the government. Dr. Ulimboka has been flown to South Africa for further treatment and his condition is reported to be improving.
2. Doctors' Strike; Will It Make Our Hospitals Any Better?
The doctors' strike that has been going on and off for months came to an end on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 after President Jakaya Kikwete intervened declaring those who would not report back to work would have self-dismissed. The government stated they had agreed to some of the doctors' demands and not all. The doctors were demanding better pay and improved working environment amongst others. There was a divided public opinion on the strike. Some thought it is justified while others thought it is not since the losers in this fight were the poor patients that depend on public hospitals.
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1. The Plight Of Dr. Steven Ulimboka
Dr. Steven Ulimboka, chairman of the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) Steering Committee, almost lost his life after getting attacked by unknown people. The government has denied any involvement in this act in response to suspicions raised by some opposition members of parliament who were pointing a finger at the government. Dr. Ulimboka has been flown to South Africa for further treatment and his condition is reported to be improving.
2. Doctors' Strike; Will It Make Our Hospitals Any Better?
The doctors' strike that has been going on and off for months came to an end on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 after President Jakaya Kikwete intervened declaring those who would not report back to work would have self-dismissed. The government stated they had agreed to some of the doctors' demands and not all. The doctors were demanding better pay and improved working environment amongst others. There was a divided public opinion on the strike. Some thought it is justified while others thought it is not since the losers in this fight were the poor patients that depend on public hospitals.
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