19 Apr 2022 | 08:17 AM UTC
Senegal: Health employees to strike nationwide April 21
Unions call on health personnel to strike across Senegal April 21. Related protests possible.
Event
Several unions representing health sector employees have called for a nationwide strike April 21. The action comes following protests denouncing alleged medical negligence after a pregnant woman died at the Ahmadou Sakhir Mbayin Hospital of Louga. Participants will walk out in solidary with health personnel.
Unless averted, the actions will likely cause disruptions to medical services nationwide. Related protests remain possible in the vicinity of medical facilities and government buildings, notably in Dakar and Louga.
Advice
Monitor local media for updated information. Confirm all medical appointments April 21. Avoid all protests as a precaution.