THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has reiterated its call for all unemployed doctors to remain at home, maintaining that the withdrawal of free and volunteer medical services remains in full effect. RDAZ president Dr Paul Chibwe issued the statement on Wednesday, following a meeting between the association’s leadership and Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination, Dr George Sinyangwe. The meeting, held on June 4, addressed concerns over volunteer doctors serving in public health facilities. During the engagement, the Ministry of Health emphasised that health-sector associations should use established channels for communication rather than engaging through the media, warning that with nearly 90 associations in the sector, press-based communication would lead to chaos. Dr Chibwe also urged...