With burnout becoming a concern among health workers, health practitioner Dr. Teddy Mulenga, who has about 40 years of experience in the health sector, has shared practical ways medical professionals can manage and prevent burnout. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Zambian Business Times-ZBT, Dr. Mulenga said burnout is different from ordinary stress and is mainly characterized by physical and psychological exhaustion caused by a person’s work. The demanding nature of healthcare work, including long hours, repetitive duties, and exposure to traumatic situations, can leave medical professionals physically and psychologically exhausted. Dr. Mulenga expressed concern that some health workers resort...
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