Junior doctors in Zimbabwe have down tools in protest at low salaries and poor working conditions, APA learnt here on Monday.The doctors went on strike on Monday, demanding that the government reviews their working environment, which they said is making it difficult for them to discharge their duties.

The strike action has affected hospitals in the capital Harare, the second largest city Bulawayo and Chitungwiza, a dormitory town located about 30km southeast of Harare.

Among other issues, they are protesting shortages of basic medicines and equipment as well as low salaries, which are fast being eroded by rising prices of basic commodities.

This is the second time this year that the junior doctors have downed tools following a similar industrial action in March.