The protestors, drawn from health facilities across the country, said their action followed years of unfulfilled negotiations with the government. They are calling for swift action on longstanding grievances related to salary bands and benefits for mid-level health workers, particularly anaesthesia providers. However, he accused the government, through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Civil Service Agency (CSA), of downplaying their concerns. “We started this negotiation very peacefully and cooperated with the Ministry of Health. Anaesthesia providers operate across Liberia’s health system, and protest leaders cautioned that without them, the sector would face serious challenges that could put the lives of ordinary Liberians at extreme risk and devastation.