Association decries alleged failure to implement plan to protect healthcare workers; says no non-urgent surgeries will be held, ICU units will have reduced staff

National union warns of work cessation throughout country if government does not address the issue

Week after nurses forced into arbitration with Health Ministry and ordered to call off labor action, other staff take up protest

Medical staff protesting heavy caseloads, poor working conditions in hospitals and clinics told to enter talks with Health Ministry

Walkout to impact hospitals and health clinics across country; emergency care and other essential services to continue