The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been facing a strike by health professionals since August 22. Faced with this situation, the government has recommended resuming dialogue with the unions concerned in order to find solutions and respond to the demands of health professionals in public hospitals.
According to a report of the 114th meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of the issue and asked the ministers involved in consultations with the unions to resume the dialogue. The objective is to find answers to the various demands, while ensuring not to compromise the program of free maternity and newborn care.
Health professionals and administrators in the sector are demanding in particular the alignment of the risk premium for the second and third quarter of 2023, additional pay for the months of April, May and June of this year, as well as the regularization of their situation. administrative. These demands are crucial to ensure adequate working conditions and guarantee the quality of health care in the DRC.
The Congolese government recognizes the importance of taking into account these legitimate requests and seeks to find solutions to respond to the concerns of health professionals. The resumption of dialogue is therefore a crucial step in achieving a rapid and fair resolution of this situation.
It is essential to emphasize that this strike by health professionals takes place in a context where the health sector in the DRC is already facing numerous challenges. The health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as structural problems such as the lack of infrastructure and resources, make the demands of health professionals all the more legitimate.
The Congolese government, aware of these issues, must take appropriate measures to improve the working conditions and remuneration of health professionals, while guaranteeing access to health care for the entire Congolese population.
In conclusion, the resumption of dialogue between the government of the DRC and the health professionals’ unions is crucial to find solutions to outstanding demands. It is necessary to take into account the challenges facing the health sector and put in place concrete measures to improve working conditions and guarantee quality health care for all Congolese.