Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in Swat valley refused to take part in anti-polio campaign starting on Monday (today).
Swat LHW President Naheed Bibi told reporters that they have decided not to take part in the drive as they have not been paid for the last three months.
“We have been left in a financial crisis since the stoppage of our pay. The government has knowingly pushed us into famine, despite the fact that we have assisted them during every health crisis,” she said. Speaking of LHW’s participation in the anti-dengue campaign, she said, “Some of our workers caught dengue fever during the job and died, but the government did not even compensate them.”
She said their families were bearing the burden due to the government’s apathy.
“We announce to boycott the anti-dengue campaign and also the mother and child health week until our salaries are released,” Naheed warned.
