Nurses Association Advocates for support

Freetown, Oct. 20, 014 (MOHS) – The Sierra Leone Nurses Association has advocated for additional treatment centres and early payment of risk allowances to health workers. Sierra Leone Nurses Association President, Senesie Magao making his remarks

Speaking on behalf of the organization during a meeting with the minister of health and sanitation at his Youyi Building office in Freetown, the President, Mr. Senesie Magao said their support to the Minister was demonstrated at the Well of Parliament when they registered their solidarity during the ratification of his appointment.

He reiterated their commitment to forge ahead with the challenges within the Ebola outbreak and advocated for more training facilities and additional Ebola Centres in the country.

Mr. Magao thanked the Ministry for providing the Association funds to facilitate orientation on the disease before the outbreak, and expressed their desire to visit outreach areas to engage communities.

He said the delay in the payment of risk allowances to their colleagues is a concern, and advocated for measures that would help address the situation.

Health and Sanitation Minister, Dr. Abu Bakarr Fofanah described nursing as a modest and honourable profession, and reiterates his commitment to ensure that their dignity and respect is restored.

Health and Sanitation Minister, Dr. Abu Bakarr Fofanah making his statement

He noted their patriotism to stay home and work for their country while others left for greener pastures, and encouraged them to maintain the good work.

Commenting on the risk allowances and the establishment of additional treatment centres, Dr. Fofanah said measures have been put in place to address the delay in the payment of risk allowances and incentives, as well as the issue of establishing additional treatment centres across the country.

He expressed gratitude and appreciation over their visit and assured them of bringing laurels into the nursing and medical profession through their support.

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