Clergy meets medics

 


Remarks by KPMDU

We demand for the CBA to be signed and implemented as we mark 40 days of strike. Ther have been meetings with Government last week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Council of Governors represented local governments while Ministry of Health represented the national Government. The issue of internships should not be kept on hold waiting for court processes before implementing. The courts should not be left to determine the fate of intern doctors. How can we trust court processes if CBA deposited in court was violated. The number of doctors to be employed should be increased since the ones on duty are a very small ratio to the population of the country. 

Remarks by Kenya Union of Clinical Officers

So far the Government has not called them to the table despite 22 days of strike. Only two counties have responded, Homa Bay and Kajiado but not fully honoured hence not back to work. They have given their petition to the clergy as middle ground persons to then pass the same to Ministry of Health. 

The union is planning for a demonstration tomorrow 23rd April 2024 because the Government is disobeying court orders and policies e.g CBA. When the Government is called to the table for negotiations they don't come. We have the right to strike and patients also have the right to treatment. The clergy are standing in the gap because the political leadership are not prioritizing health. 

We are taking a petition to the President of the republic of Kenya to find stability/ predictability on the health sector, that's the position taken so far. They also have an issue with Salaries and Renumerations Commission. SRC refused to approve as directed by MOH on return to work formula but they have refused. They would like as a solution to meet the President without intermediaries who interfere in the process. The clergy have been called upon by the medics to offer a middle ground solution on the two facttons. Cholera could explode in the next two weeks as a result of flood waters flowing into pit latrines. The Government has the responsibility to intervene by coming to the negotiating table to find a return to work formula. 

Remarks by Kenya National Union of Lab officers

During times of war, people run to Church. During this moment of us and Government being on opposite sides, we have called on the clergy to help intervene. 

On 17th April 2024, we called for a meeting. MOH and COG did not show up. The same parties that did not show up last are now calling the union to another meeting on Thursday this week. If we agree on a truce we will sign an agreement that does not even involve more money on the table. 

The Government seems to be neglecting the responsibility they campaigned for, both local and national. As unions we promised welfare which we are delivering. We urgent the Government to fulfill their promises.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

IYF weekend Academy

Image
 IYF Weekend Academy Season 7 Graduation  Notable Chief guests included Emily Maina who is the Director of Youth Social Development for Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Rev Yohan Kim and Deputy Governor at Kiambu County. IYF Academy has provided skills to disadvantaged youths. This initiative, a 3 months cohort structure has equipped students with practical skills. Since 2007, IYF has channeled out over 60,000 graduates. Over 5,000 youth graduated with certificates through the IYF Free Academy which offers plumbing, hairdressing, catering, computer packages, fashion and design. The institution is committed to youth empowerment. Young people don't lack potential they lack opportunities and exposure. This institution..... Successful global economies such as USA, Singapore, Scandinavian countries and China have 2 to 3% unemployment. The youth are not just job seekers, they are job creators.  We have the potential to reduce Kenya's ...
Read more

AERC Biannual Plenary Session

Image
  African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has announced that the 61st Biannual Plenary Session focusing on the FinTech Revolution in Africa is now scheduled for December 1st, 2024,  in Nairobi, Kenya.  This session will provide a platform for commercial banking leaders to share their successes and lessons  in navigating  challenges and seizing untapped opportunities. Through their insights, we can explore how digital transformation and strategic partnerships, can deepen financial inclusion and add value to economies across the region.” FinTech projected to grow thirteenfold to US$65 billion by 2030 and will have a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32% This year’s theme, “The FinTech Revolution in Africa,” reflects the continent’s pivotal role in driving global financial innovation and highlights its potential for inclusive growth and economic t...
Read more

KEHPHPU address to President Ruto

Image
(KEHPHPU) The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has issued an urgent appeal to President William Ruto’s administration to prioritize preventive and promotive healthcare through increased investment and strategic reforms. KEHPHPU Secretary-General Hon. Brown Ashira Olaly, the union commended the government for its progressive legislative achievements in 2023, including the Primary Health Care Act, Digital Health Act, Facility Improvement and Financing Act, and the Social Health Insurance Act. These developments, coupled with the establishment of Primary Health Care Networks, represent positive steps toward a robust healthcare system. However, the union highlighted significant challenges affecting Kenya’s health sector, particularly in the realm of preventive health services. It expressed concern over the persistent underfunding and neglect of preventive healthcare, citing the disproportionate allocation of resources to curative services. Out of the KES 140...
Read more