Negotiations between the Health ministry and Health workers backfired for the second day in a row after the health workers representatives failed to show up in a meeting called by CS Cleopa Mailu. Health workers countrywide went on strike on Monday after talks with the ministry collapsed the previous evening, warning that it will be the longest in history. More on this: Mailu calls for fresh talks with health workers ahead of Monday strikeThe medics failed to show up for a meeting with Mailu on Sunday. "We must be listened to... We have had lots and lots of diplomacy, and lots and lots of dialogue. Also read: Government fails to avert health workers' strike

Source: The Star December 05, 2016 19:48 UTC