Malawian Nurses Struggle to Afford Basics as Inflation Erodes Meager Wages, Sparking Pay Rise Demands
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Nurses in Malawi are struggling financially as rampant inflation has reduced their already low wages of around $200 per month.
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The nurses' union has rejected a recently announced 10% pay rise, calling it "insufficient" and a "mockery" given 44% currency devaluation.
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Nurses report struggling to afford transportation, housing, food and other basics on their current wages. Some walk miles to work as fares are unaffordable.
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The nurses' union plans to join other stakeholders in demanding pay rises of at least 44% to match currency devaluation and soaring living costs.
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If demands are not met by December 15th, the nurses' union plans to take further action, with potential strike action on the cards.