We wash sick people, said community health worker Cynthia Tikwayo. Some of us died of Covid-19, but their families didn t get anything.
Vaccinated
Accepting the memorandum, Mkhize said: I will discuss your complaints with the health committee. You must get vaccinated. I hear you.
Earlier on Monday, the health workers had snubbed several officials wishing to address them, insisting they would only speak directly to the national minister.
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Community health workers accuse Western Cape MEC for Health Nomafrench Mbombo of ignoring them.
Dr Saadiq Kariem, Chief of Operations for Western Cape Health, said: There are processes that are supposed to happen at the level of the bargaining council. We understand your concerns.
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