JOHESU TELLS FG TO EXPEDITE ACTION ON CONSTITUTION OF BOARDS
The Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU wants the Federal Government to expedite action on the constitution of the Boards of Management of the Federal Health Institutions in line with statutory provisions.
JOHESU made these demands in a communique signed by the National Chairman, Dr. Kabiru Ado Minjibir and National Secretary, Martins Egbanubi, and issued after a courtesy visit to the minister of health and a meeting of its National Leaders in Abuja.
It maintained that those of its members who are retired Permanent Secretaries and Directors in the Civil Service, Past Presidents of Professional Associations and Trade Union Leaders and other Seasoned Bureaucrats, and Administrators with proven track records are qualified for the appointments.
The union said it is encouraged by the attitude of the minister of health that all capable and tested hands would be given opportunities when the Federal Government is in a position to formally constitute the Boards of Management of the Federal Health Institutions.
This it said would generate positive momentum which will positively impact the Health System with endeavours like the Drug Revolving Fund DRF being entrenched through legislative action to guarantee proper procurement of drugs. At the same time, other revolving health consumables receive similar treatment in the public interest.
The leadership of JOHESU expressed its gratitude to the Minister who promised to ensure equity and due diligence in the recruitment that the waiver clause will bring about while exploring the full latitudes of the DRF implementation in all the Federal Health Institutions.
It however, lamented that the non-actualisation of the promise has instilled restlessness in the value chain of its members and urged the Federal Ministry of Health to intervene to checkmate a looming industrial unrest.
