ESUT Teaching Hospital Non-Medical Staff Protest Over Alleged Non-Implementation of CONHESS

The non-medical staff of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTHP), Parklane, on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to demand the implementation and payment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), which they say has remained unpaid despite being applicable to eligible health workers in teaching hospitals across Nigeria.

The protesting workers expressed dissatisfaction over what they described as the Enugu State Government's continued failure to implement the salary structure for eligible non-medical personnel at the hospital. According to the demonstrators, workers in several federal and state-owned teaching hospitals across the country currently enjoy the CONHESS salary package, while their counterparts at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, have allegedly been excluded.

Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the protesters appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to urgently intervene and address what they described as a longstanding injustice affecting their welfare, morale, and productivity.

The workers argued that the implementation of CONHESS is not merely a financial benefit but a recognition of the vital roles played by all categories of healthcare professionals in ensuring efficient service delivery within teaching hospitals. They maintained that non-medical staff contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the hospital and therefore deserve equal treatment under the approved remuneration structure.

The protesters called on the Enugu State Government to engage with the affected workers and implement the appropriate salary structure without further delay. They stressed that resolving the issue would not only improve staff welfare but also enhance motivation and strengthen the overall healthcare system in the state.

As of the time of filing this report, the Enugu State Government had not issued an official statement in response to the protest or the workers' demands.If the specific allowance being demanded is CONHESS (Consolidated Health Salary Structure) rather than "COHMESS," this version uses the correct official name. If you intended a different allowance, let me know and I'll adjust it accordingly.