Malawi: Unionized medical workers call for demonstrations across country May 2

Unionized medical workers are planning to stage demonstrations in locations across Malawi on May 2 from 09:00. The purpose of the protests is to demand higher salaries. Demonstration organizers have called on "all nurses, midwives, and clinicians" who are off duty on May 2 to participate in the protests in "all cities and districts across the country." Hundreds of people may participate in demonstrations in large urban centers, including in Lilongwe and Blantyre.

Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to the sites of any large protests that materialize. Localized traffic disruptions cannot be ruled out in areas that are subject to protest activity. The demonstrations may cause medical service disruptions at some facilities; nonurgent medical appointments may be delayed or rescheduled in areas where protest participation is high due to staffing shortages.