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Internal survey reveals deep strain on health workers at JDWNRH

Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read
Internal survey reveals deep strain on health workers at JDWNRH

Overstretched staff working long hours for limited pay, with few career paths and little support, are holding together the country’s main referral hospital.

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