Clinical Officers Sign Return To Work Formula To End Strike

Clinical officers (COs) signed a return-to-work formula with the national government on Monday officially ending their strike.

“Today, the Ministry of Health has successfully negotiated and signed a return-to-work agreement with the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), effectively ending the ongoing strike,” read the Ministry of Health’s statement.

The Ministry of Health revealed that one of the terms of the return to work formula was enhanced salaries for the clinical officers, which was also one of the demands by the COs.

Further, the COS will be entitled to better employment terms, which the ministry did not disclose.

Another of the terms that will be met by the government is the issuance of a comprehensive medical cover as had been demanded by the COs.

Clinical officers will also be entitled to reinforced health and safety measures from the government while carrying out their duties.