THE Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO) has advanced seven key recommendations to the UPND government for implementation if it is to consolidate the gains made so far in the health sector. In a statement issued, Wednesday, ZUNMO president Fray Michelo said government should prioritise nurses and midwives in recruitment by allocating a substantial number of positions to them, as they make up the largest component of the frontline healthcare workforce. “The Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO) warmly welcomes the government’s assurance that all health workers earmarked for employment under the ongoing public service recruitment exercise will be selected through a transparent, merit-based and accountable process. ZUNMO particularly commends this government for remaining consistent in...