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Plea for Regularization of Nurses' Salaries in Pinga, North Kivu

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Inter-Paysan Framework for Conflict Transformation (CITC) advocates for regularizing the salaries of nurses in Pinga, North Kivu.
  • The organization highlights the difficult situation, including unpaid nurses for over a decade and a shortage of essential medicines.
  • CITC calls on authorities to address these issues, emphasizing the need for regular supplies of medicines and fair compensation for healthcare workers.

On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the Inter-Paysan Framework for Conflict Transformation (CITC) has raised its voice to demand fair wages for nurses in the health zone of Pinga, located in North Kivu. This region, already grappling with insecurity and difficult access, faces a critical shortage of essential medicines, further complicating the work of healthcare professionals.

several nurses have accumulated more than ten years of service without receiving a salary from the state.

— Julien BuundaJulien Buunda, moderator of the CITC, describes the prolonged period without pay for nurses in Pinga.

According to Julien Buunda, the CITC's moderator, the situation is dire, with many nurses having worked for over ten years without receiving any salary from the state. This precariousness is compounded by a lack of risk bonuses for those on the front lines. The CITC emphasizes that beyond the salary issue, the health facilities in Pinga are severely understocked, hindering their ability to provide adequate care.

The stocks of essential medicines remain insufficient, compromising patient care.

— CITCThe CITC highlights the critical shortage of medicines in Pinga's health facilities.

The CITC is urging the government to regularize the salaries and bonuses for Pinga's nurses and to ensure a consistent supply of essential medicines. This plea underscores the vital role these nurses play in a region where access to healthcare is already a significant challenge. The organization's advocacy aims to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Pinga's health sector.

The area is difficult to access, which makes supply irregular and complicates the continuity of care.

— CITCThe CITC explains the logistical challenges faced by health facilities in Pinga due to the region's inaccessibility and insecurity.
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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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