CS Nakhumicha finally Breaks silence after uproar on Medic Assault
CS Nakhumicha finally Breaks silence after uproar on Medic Assault: Health CS Nakhumicha has condemned the Acts of violence that were imposed on a nurse at Port Victoria, In Busia County.
In a statement, The minister swore that the perpetrator will face the full force of the law.
Acts of violence against our healthcare workers are not only reprehensible but intolerable. Healthcare workers deserve our utmost respect as they are the backbone of our healthcare system. They work tirelessly – sometimes under challenging conditions to ensure the well-being of all citizens across
different hospital levels,” she said.
“Violence against healthcare workers will not be tolerated and any person culpable of such an act will be apprehended and face the full wrath of the law. The government remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our healthcare professionals across the country. Going forward and considering this incident, I call for mutually respectful engagements between members of the public and healthcare givers as we continue to build and maintain a robust health system,”
Notably, The cabinet secretary highlighted that the incident at Port Victoria ia an assault on the entire healthcare system and the principles that guide it.
She stated,”This recent case of assault on a healthcare worker is not just an attack on an individual; it is an assault on the entire healthcare system and the principles that guide it. Assaulting a healthcare worker not only endangers their lives but also disrupts the vital services they provide to other patients and the community.”
Additionally, she lauded the nurse for remaining calm through the situation, outlining that she exhibited a high level professionalism.
CS Nakhumicha stated,”I want to commend the medic involved for displaying such remarkable composure and professionalism during the incident. We cannot understate the importance of maintaining civility while interacting with healthcare workers,”
”They are our frontline heroes who work under high-demanding environments to deliver standard healthcare services to patients from all walks of life. To have this dedication met with violence is disheartening and erodes the fabric of our healthcare infrastructure,” she added.
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