GOV’T DISMISSES 300 HEALTH WORKERS FOR INDISCIPLINE

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The Government has dismissed 300 health workers for various acts of indiscipline in a move aimed at restoring professionalism and order in the public service.

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Dr. Choolwe Beyani said the dismissals signal a shift towards accountability and ethical conduct as part of broader reforms to improve service delivery in the health sector.

The action follows a recent staff audit which exposed deeper structural weaknesses, particularly in professional conduct rather than academic qualifications.

The commission has also been working to address long-standing administrative challenges, including reducing the number of workers who had served for extended periods without confirmation.

Dr. Beyani noted that when the UPND assumed office, over 2,000 civil servants had been unfairly dismissed, and some were reinstated after a review process established the truth.

He added that Government has prioritized improving staff welfare, including reuniting couples who were previously working in separate locations, with figures expected to be released soon.

  The dismissals form part of the New Dawn administration’s broader transformation agenda, which includes strengthening discipline, accountability, and professionalism across the civil service.