Libreville, Gabon — Wednesday, 2026-07-14 Staff at the Chinese-Gabonese Cooperation Hospital in Libreville held a press conference on July 14, 2026, to publicly express their dissatisfaction with working conditions and demand the opening of negotiations with hospital management.
The staff submitted a work memo outlining their concerns to the management earlier this month.
The Chinese — Gabonese Cooperation Hospital, established in 1975, is a symbol of the close diplomatic relations between Gabon and China and has been a focal point for health services and cooperation between the two nations.
However, the current situation at the hospital has led to a public demand for change. During the press conference, the staff highlighted several issues, including the suspension of payments for six months, the non-payment of CNAMGS bonuses since 2025, and the regularization of CNSS contributions for non-permanent workers. They emphasized that their concerns had been raised internally but had not been adequately addressed.
The staff are now calling for an immediate start to negotiations, with the deadline set for the end of July 2026. Hospital management has acknowledged the staff’s concerns and has committed to addressing them.
A dialogue of management was held in April 2025, indicating the hospital’s willingness to engage in discussions to improve the working environment.
However, the specifics of these discussions and the proposed solutions have not been disclosed.
The press conference and the subsequent call for negotiations come at a time when the hospital is facing challenges in maintaining optimal patient care, including a shortage of medical personnel and water shortages affecting the hospital’s ability to provide quality healthcare services.
The staff’s actions reflect a growing trend in Africa where workers are increasingly taking collective action to demand better working conditions and fair treatment.
The situation at the Chinese — Gabonese Cooperation Hospital serves as a reminder of the importance of labor rights and the need for ongoing dialogue between employers and employees.
As negotiations between the hospital staff and management get underway, the outcome will likely have significant implications for the future of the hospital and its role in the health sector of Gabon and China’s cooperation.
The staff’s demands for better working conditions could set a precedent for similar institutions in the region.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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