YPPS suspends strike,PM answers demands [Archives:2005/824/Local News]

An official at the Yemeni Physicians and Pharmacists Syndicate (YPPS) verified last week that the supreme executive office at the syndicate decided to suspend the massive strike that had been staged by physicians and pharmacists for more than two weeks.

Dr. Abdurrahman al-Udaini, member of the supreme executive office, mentioned to different media means that the strike was not stopped but suspended, pointing out that the decision has been made after the syndicate's meeting with Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population.

The PM confirmed that his government will fulfill the demands of doctors within three months, while the Minister of Health and population vowed to put an end to the arbitrary practices taken against physicians and pharmacists during the strike.

A statement issued by the supreme executive office mentioned that the stand of physicians while staging the strike had a great effect in compelling the government to give them their rights and improve their living standards.

The statement also mentioned the massive strike in hospitals and clinics all over the republic will be resumed unless the government fulfills its promises within the agreed period of time, by July.
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