ZUNMO Secures 10% Salary and Benefits Improvements for Members at Lusaka Trust Hospital

Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO) has successfully concluded negotiations with the Management of Lusaka Trust Hospital (LTH), securing improved salaries and enhanced conditions of service for its members.

Following the negotiations, an agreement was reached that provides for a ten percent (10%) salary increment across the board. All applicable allowances will be adjusted in line with the new salary structure, ensuring that the increment translates into a meaningful improvement in overall earnings for affected nurses and midwives.

In addition to the salary adjustment, the hospital’s medical scheme has been enhanced to offer better support to employees and their families. Outpatient medical cover has been increased from K8,000 to K9,000 per year, while inpatient services will continue to be fully covered for employees and their eligible dependants. These improvements strengthen access to healthcare and reduce the financial burden on staff.

All other conditions of service remain unchanged, providing stability while introducing targeted improvements to staff welfare.

ZUNMO Negotiation Team Leader, Mr. Fray Michelo, and Lusaka Trust Hospital Management Negotiation Team Leader, Mrs. Pitican Syafunko, both described the outcome as a significant milestone. They noted that the agreement not only safeguards the welfare of nurses and midwives but also reinforces the hospital’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality healthcare delivery.

The negotiation process was chaired by seasoned Human Resource Consultant, Mr. Mathews Hara, whose professional guidance played a key role in steering the discussions to a successful conclusion.

This achievement underscores ZUNMO’s continued commitment to advancing the rights, welfare, and well-being of nurses and midwives, ensuring that their vital contribution to patient care is matched by fair compensation and comprehensive support.