The strike of administrative and nursing staff in the Mushie health zone has continued since May 29. The strikers denounce the non-payment of their salaries for the months of May and April by the “FEBEDES” agency. They decided on an indefinite strike “until satisfaction” of their demands according to a memorandum addressed to Governor Rita Bola.
To force the authorities to take their demands into account, the strikers are demanding pay for these two months and the termination of the pay contract signed with the FEBEDES agency. The President of their union, the nurse Ndakapa Richard invites the two categories to stay at home. This strike continues to disrupt not only the health system but also the daily life of the population.
Indeed, strikes by health workers have a significant impact on the health of populations, while the DRC faces many health challenges, such as epidemics of infectious diseases or the reduction of the infant mortality rate. . Faced with the urgency of the situation, the authorities should take measures to meet the demands of the strikers.
The current situation of health personnel is not without consequences on access to care for the most vulnerable populations. It is therefore essential that solutions be found quickly to resolve this conflict and guarantee access to healthcare for all citizens of Mushie.