Nairobi, October 22- Public health officers have called on the government to resolve a labour dispute that has kept them away from work for 92 days, warning that the prolonged strike could weaken disease prevention and surveillance efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The officers demonstrated in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 21, demanding the signing of collective bargaining agreements, employment opportunities for qualified personnel and payment of outstanding stipends owed to interns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are also seeking increased staffing at border screening points, arguing that public health officers play a critical role in identifying infectious diseases and preventing their spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The demonstrations come as Kenya strengthens its response to Ebola, with the union warning that reduced staffing could complicate efforts to detect potential infections early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carol Macharia, the deputy secretary-general of the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union, said the government needed to engage the union and address its members\u2019 grievances to allow them to return to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Union officials have also called for improved funding for preventive healthcare, a review of risk allowances and better pay for community health promoters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They argue that public health officers are essential to protecting communities through disease surveillance, hygiene inspections and early identification of health threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The union says it remains willing to negotiate with the government, but wants concrete action on the outstanding demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities face growing pressure to resolve the dispute as concerns mount over the country’s capacity to maintain effective public health surveillance during the regional Ebola outbreak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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