What can be done to improve the mental wellbeing of Africa’s healthcare workers?
A doctor in Mali tells us why her working conditions have made her want to quit her job
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Ramatou Nombro is a doctor living in Mali. She started her job with high hopes of wanting to help people in need in her country.
But when she began working in a psychiatric department, she found herself battling against the odds. Not only has she struggled to keep up with her workload, during some months, she hasn’t received her wages. She has now decided to leave her profession.
In today's episode of Africa Daily, Mpho Lakaje speaks to Ramatou and looks at what needs to be done to protect the mental health of Africa’s healthcare workers.