The countrywide nurses and clinical officers' strike enters its eighth day on Monday. More than 45 nurses at 215 health facilities say they will not return to work until their demands are met. They want PPEs, health insurance, risk allowances, back pay, promotions, job redesignation, a Health Services Commission, among other demands. County Health executive Joseph Sitonik did not answer calls seeking comment. County Medical Services chief officer Joyce Chebose said they are addressing issues pertaining to the county, others were being handled by the national government.

Source: The Star December 13, 2020 18:56 UTC