Kenya Union of Clinical Officers

 


Being the 39th day of clinical officers strike, clinical officers don't enjoy the strike as much as they would enjoy working. They are frustrated with the whole scenario even as patients who are now facing the spread of cholera. 

The courts had directed the Government to dialogue with clinical officers but they decided to ignore. It is sad that the major stakeholder who is needed on the negotiating table has decided to mute. We have a case of a clinical officer employed by ministry of health and her contract ended in January this year. She carried on working without pay while waiting for absorption into permanent and pensionable terms and eventually died out of depression. She unfortunately committed suicide and even killed her child. 

Mental health of clinical officers is a big challenge. They end up being drunkards and others end up committing suicide. There is however no comprehensive medical cover that can counter mental health issues. As part of the strike they are also demanding enhanced risk allowance apart from a focus on the demand for comprehensive medical cover. When clinical officers demand risk allowance, it is sad they are being accused by Government of being money oriented. 

This public address is to demand that all ten demands ought to be addressed before they can end the strike. None of the issues, unfortunately has been addressed so far. There is another situation whereby staff are being transferred while also stopping their salaries. Kisii, Kiambu, Meru, Kajiado, and Machakos. We demand an address of demands and a space to negotiate so the suffering of patients can end. 

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