VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says government has directed the Ministry of Health to prioritise resolving pending administrative matters, including promotions and salary placements for nurses and midwives. In a speech read on her behalf by Health Minister Dr Alex Katakwe, Tuesday, Vice-President Nalumango said government remained committed to addressing challenges faced by nurses and midwives, such as heavy workloads and emotional strain. “The government acknowledges the challenges you as nurses face such as heavy workloads, limited resources, occupational risks and emotional strain and as such, government remains committed to addressing these concerns in a progressive and sustainable manner. The Ministry of Health has been directed to prioritise resolving pending administrative matters including promotions and salary placements, provision of uniforms and protective...