Jane Mlambo| Senior Doctors have issued a 48 hour ultimatum for government to resolve its long standing impasse with junior doctors saying they are not able to continue working under difficult conditions longer than the stated period.

In a statement released this afternoon, Zimbabwe Medical Association called for a speedy resolution of the impasse, adding that doors for dialogue should never be closed.

“We stand with the junior doctors in seeking a speedy resolution of these matters. Therefore we are urging HSB to resolve this impasse within the next 48 hours. Consultants have been working very hard under these very difficult circumstances and will not be able to continue beyond the stated time period.

“We believe the door to dialogue must never be closed and we hope the HSB considers this statement in the good spirit it has been delivered.”