Nurses and midwives across the country have today started a sit-in aimed at forcing the Tonse Alliance government of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to hike their allowances.

A visit to Mzimba District Hospital, faceofmalawi reporter found health workers outside the hospital premises chatting.

Some were seen dancing around the fire that have been set outside the hospital.

Our reporter at Balaka District Hospital also said the situation is similar as patients have been left unattended.

The health workers have hinted that they will only return to work once their grievances are addressed.

More details to follow