🛑 Intimidation of Healthcare Workers During Partial Strike at Dodola General Hospital

🛑 Intimidation of Healthcare Workers During Partial Strike at Dodola General Hospital

Healthcare workers at Dodola General Hospital are currently facing systematic intimidation and coercion amid a lawful partial strike. Physicians and nurses report being pressured, threatened, or forced into returning to work—undermining their safety, dignity, and fundamental rights.

⚖️ Violations Noted
These actions are clear violations of:

Ethiopian labor laws protecting peaceful demonstration (Proclamation No. 1156/2019)

Ethical labor standards and workers’ rights

Medical professionals’ autonomy and freedom of expression

Suppressing peaceful advocacy through fear and intimidation is unacceptable and must stop.

🗣️ Call to Action
To the Public:
Stand in solidarity with Dodola’s healthcare workers. Share this report, raise awareness, and demand accountability.
#HealthVoiceEthiopia

To the Authorities:
We call for an immediate, independent investigation into all allegations of intimidation and coercion.
Action must be taken to protect the rights of frontline workers before the situation escalates further.
#HealthVoiceEthiopia

Healthcare workers are not only caregivers—they are human beings with voices that deserve to be heard and respected.

#StandWithDodola
#StopIntimidation
#HealthWorkersRights
#JusticeForHealthcareProfessionals
#MedUnity
#HealthVoiceEthiopia