The Ministry of Health is taking significant steps to support healthcare professionals in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and tackling public health issues.
Key updates include:
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Over 500 healthcare professionals in the National Government have received promotions.
๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ: The Ministry is committed to clearing outstanding stipends for 100,000 Community Health Promoters by year-end.
๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: Nursing and Clinical Officer Degree interns will return to previous stipend rates, while Diploma Clinical Officer interns will be compensated according to Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines.
These initiatives underscore the Ministry's dedication to improving the welfare of healthcare professionals.
Intern Payments**:
- The decision to revert Nursing and Clinical Officer Degree interns to previous stipend rates aims to provide them with more financial stability during their training period. For Diploma Clinical Officer interns, the Ministry will ensure that payments align with the guidelines set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). This approach reflects a structured and equitable compensation strategy for interns, which is essential for attracting and retaining new talent in the healthcare system.
Thank you Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki for intervening on this critical issue that would have affected Kenyans negatively.
Leadership is all about taking up responsibility and you've clearly demonstrated that in this big Doctor's strike that was to happen.
Nurses interns become the backbone of a hospital, filling the gaps and keeping things moving. From 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, they do more than just cover shortage wheel patients to the theatre, handle emergencies, and manage endless responsibilities. @MOH_Kenya