# Republic of the Congo healthcare worker strike

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261015-republic-of-the-congo-healthcare-worker-strike
> Updated: 2026-10-15T15:43:04.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Healthcare workers in the Republic of the Congo have suspended an indefinite general strike across hospitals and sanitary structures. The decision, announced by the Fenasas/Fesytrasas coordination following negotiations in Brazzaville, follows the payment of two months of salary arrears.

Staff were instructed to return to their posts starting October 15, 2026, to restore essential services such as emergency care and consultations. While the industrial action is paused, the underlying labor disputes remain unresolved. The federal intersyndicale and the government have entered a period of observation and negotiation to address core grievances, including professional grade promotions, base salary mechanization, the alignment of professional risk premiums, and the implementation of a hospital civil service.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Health workers in Republic of Congo suspend general strike

Health workers in the Republic of Congo have suspended a general strike following salary payments and the resumption of government negotiations regarding professional demands and risk premiums.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-workers-in-republic-of-congo-suspend-general-strike

### 2026-10-13: Republic of the Congo healthcare workers suspend indefinite strike

Healthcare workers in the Republic of the Congo have suspended an indefinite strike following the payment of two months of salary arrears, with services expected to resume on October 15, 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republic-of-the-congo-healthcare-workers-suspend-indefinite-strike

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