Crisis Resolved at Gabon’s National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund
Libreville, Friday, June 22, 2023 (Gabon Info) – The Prime Minister, Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, has successfully resolved the crisis at the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS) through mediation and urgent measures.
Following a period of tension between the general management and the staff, calm has now returned to CNAMGS. Prime Minister Bilie-By-Nze, accompanied by the Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Guy Patrick Obiang Ndong, and the Minister of Employment and Labor, Madeleine Berre, instructed the government to take immediate action to resolve the situation.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Prime Minister Bilie-By-Nze emphasized the importance of finding a solution in collaboration with the unions. He acknowledged the CNAMGS as a vital tool in the social policy of President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA and stressed the need for serenity in addressing the demands of the staff.
The CNAMGS staff union has called for several improvements, including the reclassification of 400 agents, training opportunities, car loans, medical care for agents and their dependents, and access to land ownership through plot allocations.
Established in 2007, the CNAMGS plays a crucial role in guaranteeing health coverage for the entire Gabonese population and providing family benefits to economically disadvantaged Gabonese citizens. It is considered a driving force behind the social policy of the Gabonese government, aiming to improve access to healthcare, enhance the supply of care, and combat poverty and social exclusion.
With the crisis now resolved, the CNAMGS can continue its mission of ensuring health coverage and family benefits for the Gabonese population.
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Crisis Averted: Gabon’s National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund Finds Resolution
Libreville, Friday, June 22, 2023 (Gabon Info) – The Prime Minister, Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, has successfully resolved the crisis at the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS) through mediation and prompt action.
After a period of tension between the management and the staff, CNAMGS is now experiencing a sense of calm. Prime Minister Bilie-By-Nze, together with the Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Guy Patrick Obiang Ndong, and the Minister of Employment and Labor, Madeleine Berre, took immediate steps to address the situation.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Prime Minister Bilie-By-Nze emphasized the importance of collaborative problem-solving with the unions. He recognized the CNAMGS as a crucial component of President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA’s social policy and stressed the need to address the staff’s demands with a sense of calmness and reason.
The CNAMGS staff union has raised several issues that need improvement, including the reclassification of 400 employees, access to training opportunities, car loans, healthcare for employees and their families, and land ownership opportunities through plot allocations.
Established in 2007, the CNAMGS plays a critical role in providing health coverage for the entire Gabonese population and offering family benefits to economically disadvantaged citizens. It is a key driver of the Gabonese government’s social policy, aiming to enhance healthcare access, improve care availability, and combat poverty and social exclusion.
With the crisis now resolved, the CNAMGS can continue its mission of ensuring health coverage and family benefits for the Gabonese population.
FIN/INFOSGABON/SM/2023
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