Health workers accused of stealing drugs

During the darubini ya county forum held at kathwana (tharaka nithi county headquartes) organised by radio citizen, the health executive accused the health workers for stealing medicine. This has brought about alot of controversies. As you can see on the following conversations.

“The Health executive should also go because she is soiling our reputation by claiming we are stealing drugs.No amount of threats will intimidate health workers,” Mr Muchemi added.

However, Mr Ragwa maintained that the nurses must go back to work since their salaries had been paid.

“I will not entertain anyone out to continue with the strike after salaries were paid,” he said.

The governor said there was no reason to go on with the strike unless there were other reasons apart from the salaries issue.

"I have confirmed with all banks that everybody has been paid. I expect you to be back on your duties immediately," said Mr Ragwa.

The governor blamed the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS) for the delay in paying salaries saying it takes time to process transactions.

“We received the money on June 8 but the IFMIS which is a new payment system messed us up,” explained Mr Ragwa.

“The county has made arrangements with banks to ensure all workers receive salaries on time,” he added.

Mr Ragwa urged the health workers to always consult with his office before going on strike so as to stop patients from suffering.

He also warned nurses who could be stealing drugs that the county government that they would be prosecuted once apprehended.

As the wrangles continue, all the hospitals in the county have been deserted and most patients transferred to hospitals in Embu and Meru counties.