Since early July, the contracted doctors with the Internal Security Forces to cover hospital services in Roumieh and Zahle prisons have been on strike.

Negotiations between the doctors and the Administration reached a deadlock due to the delay in paying their financial dues and their purchasing value’s erosion.

Al-Akhbar newspaper quoted doctors confirming, "What we charge does not even cover transportation to the prisons to provide health care.”

The newspaper pointed out, "The strike is the final measure after taking several warning steps,” adding, “ISF is looking for solutions.”