‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay
Summary
In May 2023, doctors in Ethiopia went on strike to demand better working conditions and pay. The government declared the strike illegal, leading to the arrest of over 140 doctors. Eventually, the doctors were released after the government promised to address their concerns, though no specific actions have been taken.Key Facts
- Ethiopian doctors went on strike in May 2023 for better pay and conditions.
- The Ethiopian government called the strike illegal and arrested over 140 doctors.
- Dr. Tewodros, one of the arrested, was detained for more than three weeks.
- The Ethiopian Health Professionals Movement organized the strike.
- The government has promised to address the doctors' concerns but made no clear commitments.
- Doctors in Ethiopia earn among the lowest salaries in East Africa, with some receiving as little as $60 a month.
- Arrests were part of a broader crackdown, with 47 people detained within a few days.
- A site called Health Voice Ethiopia was created to track detained doctors.
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