INTERN MEDICS OCCUPY AFYA HOUSE IN HUNDREDS
On Monday, medical, dental, and pharmacy interns attended the Ministry of Health (MoH) in large groups, making it clear that their determination was to get the immediate placement, after a few years of wait since they were certified. They were very unhappy and complained that they were two years old at the time when they were not working, and it had a negative influence on their professional and mental health.
In a statement made by the interns It has been the pleasure of the right meathospital personnel to be trained rigorous to acquire life-saving skills that can be of importance in life and wellness in Kenya., they said talking of a major time spent in medical training. They mentioned that they are fully prepared and willing to chip in helping to curb the spread of diseases in the country. Nonetheless, the delay in matters of their appointments has not only affected their career paths but also it has driven many people to the mental problems, the depression is the main among them and its cases are now more.
The interns mentioned the right they have under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Ministry of Health and Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU), and demonstrated they wanted an immediate action. They remained firm that they must be given thes assignment within thirty days of completing their study. They did not accept the excuses from the Ministry of Health saying it was about money problems.
The interns unequivocally stated that the Ministry should either post all interns at the moment and then pay them as money comes, or they will go on with their protests by blocking the headquarters of the Ministry until their requests are approved. They urged their countrymen to be in allegiance with them, urging the pro-government demonstrations they were apart and calling for unity in the moment as well.
“Great Kenyans, what it actually means to be a doctor is when interns go out of their way to complete their real jobs. Our sweat and blood run the system, and we cannot bear delays anymore! Punda amechoka! We stayed with you in the time when you needed our help, now we need yours,” the interns declared, pointing out the crucial role they played in previous public advocacy campaigns.
They tried to encourage the government of Kenya to solve their mistakes by being ready to serve the nation even though they were sad for not being provided the opportunity they had worked hard for. They directed their demand to the Ministry and called for the end of the disparity in the employment system by making sure that they are posted on time as per the agreed terms.
Basically, it is quite evident that the interns’ fight is an extraordinary token of their determination to secure justice and professional dignity in Kenya’s healthcare sector. Their firsthand experience with the routine is a requirement for the medical practice that they advocate for. The interns’ action is multifaceted, encompassing not only their individual complaints but also the need for the industry to operate as effectively and transparently as possible. As they consistently stage their silent protest, their anticipation reposes in a response from the Ministry of Health, which would be both rapid and promising demonstrating their immediacy and the crucial part they are keen to act in bringing duty of care to people all across the nation.
