Brief Summary
The speaker recounts her early days in a new role, highlighting a significant event involving a doctors' strike at a hospital in Kieni. She emphasizes the importance of friendship and recalls how Madam Pie, who had been temporarily removed from her position, played a crucial role in resolving the strike and ensuring nurses received their compensation promptly. The speaker also encourages everyone to enroll in an insurance program to ensure they can access medical treatment when needed.
- Importance of friendship and collaboration in resolving crises.
- The impact of timely intervention in addressing healthcare worker grievances.
- Encouragement of insurance enrollment for access to medical treatment.
Arrival and Initial Challenges
The speaker begins by sharing her initial experiences upon arriving in her new position. She recalls being warmly welcomed. However, she faced an immediate challenge when doctors at a hospital in Kieni went on strike. This strike prompted her to take action, involving Father Domin Kuzea and later Father Waero to address the situation.
Resolving the Doctors' Strike
The speaker emphasizes the importance of friendship during this crisis. She remembers Madam Pie, who had been temporarily removed from her position due to a bribery accusation. Despite her situation, Madam Pie was instrumental in resolving the strike. The speaker contacted her, and Madam Pie quickly took steps to ensure the nurses received their compensation within two hours, leading them to return to work.
Appreciation and Continued Support
The speaker expresses her gratitude to those who helped resolve the strike, acknowledging their significant contribution to her successful start in the ministry. She notes that their actions in Kieni were crucial and that their continued support has been invaluable. She mentions the consistent success in obtaining capitation, expressing thanks for this ongoing assistance.
Encouragement for Insurance Enrollment
The speaker encourages everyone to enroll in the available insurance program. She stresses the importance of having insurance to ensure access to medical treatment when needed. She advises against neglecting this opportunity, highlighting that even priests are covered by such insurance. She urges everyone to take advantage of the program and register to benefit from it.