Community Health Workers Stories
Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...
The National Assembly Health Committee chair, James Nyikal, said the extra funds include Sh5 billion to pay gratuity to the 8,550 UHC workers whose co...
The report, presented by Seme MP James Nyikal, also shows that an additional Sh5 billion will be required to pay gratuities to UHC staff once their co...
The unions under the Health Sector Caucus, said at least 97 Global Fund staff, mostly clinical and laboratory officers, have gone nearly a year withou...
Across the six countries surveyed, an average of 40 per cent of teachers reported a reduction in income, while 34 per cent said the increased workload...
More than 3,600 attacks were recorded against health workers and medical facilities in conflict zones, marking the highest number ever reported by the...
In a statement on Monday, Amnesty expressed shock at Ruwange's utterances, made in a Facebook post on May 17, in which he dismissed the findings of th...
The warning follows recent remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who suggested that the country could descend into chaos if the IEBC al...
Amnesty also said it had received “an alert from the healthcare professionals’ association” indicating that its president, Yonatan Dagnaw, “was arrest...
Recruitment agencies commonly mislead them about the nature of the jobs, only for them to arrive in Saudi Arabia to a far grimmer reality.
According to Amnesty, the system leaves migrant domestic workers particularly vulnerable, as they are excluded from Saudi Arabia's labour protection l...
The move follows outrage from doctors who say they are unable to access services despite monthly deductions.
The deal is expected to improve morale among port workers and support the continued growth of the country’s key maritime gateway.
Without adequate investment in human resources and infrastructure, Kenya may struggle to respond effectively to future health emergencies, thereby com...
The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”
They are not just changing workplace culture; they are demanding that it finally catch up with the modern world.
As inflation continues to outpace wage growth, workers are being forced to make tough decisions, cutting back on non-essential purchases and adopting...
As the world celebrates Labour Day, the focus on workers’ rights and the ongoing challenges faced by the labour force remains a priority.
The training is part of a collaborative initiative between the County Department of Health Services and Kenyatta University to modernise maternal heal...
According to UHC workers, they have endured years of unfulfilled promises since their recruitment in May 2020, particularly regarding their absorption...
Among the resolutions are the acceleration of digital health system integration in counties, the distribution of essential medical devices, and the ab...
The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...
The union has accused the county of violating labour laws, noting that the delay has left many healthcare workers unable to meet basic obligations, in...
Critically ill patients are treated in general hospital wards, and the provision of essential emergency and critical care is limited.
According to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 proposed by the National Treasury, the revised definition of “employee” would cover individuals w...
The world of data work is built on labour arbitrage – exploiting the fact that workers earn less and have less protection in some countries than in ot...
It proposes that the Public Service ministry take charge of an information system designed to eliminate ghost workers and streamline the payroll.
Ideally, a satisfied, happy and engaged workforce tends to produce higher quality work, fosters creativity and is more likely to contribute positively...
The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) announced that if the issue is not resolved, workers will begin protests on March 18.
The UHC workers, who were employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, expressed frustration over their current employment status, which they described as "...
