L'ARP sous tension : Salaires impayés et accusations de clientélisme
The Senegalese Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (ARP) section of the Autonomous Union of Physicians, Pharmacists and Dental Surgeons of Senegal (SAMES) is sounding the alarm about the "explosive situation" prevailing within the ARP.
In a press release published on September 19, the union denounced serious dysfunctions which compromise "the proper functioning of the institution responsible for ensuring the quality, efficacy and safety of medicines intended for the population."
Among the grievances raised, SAMES points to "appointments based on criteria of patronage, family affiliation and party affiliation." The union also denounces massive recruitments of convenience which have increased the ARP's staff from 150 to more than 200 agents in less than a year, without additional financial resources.
A practice which, according to the union section, jeopardizes the financial viability of the agency.
Late payments
SAMES is also protesting against "the abusive and unjustified transfers of managers known for their role in promoting the ARP and achieving maturity level 3 in pharmaceutical regulations. Assignments to regional hubs are considered problematic due to a lack of remote work allowances and adequate working conditions. Even more worrying, the union claims that its members are subject to intimidation and threats of transfer, which fuels a climate of fear.
Added to these tensions are recurring delays in the payment of salaries and the NEPAD incentive bonus.
SAMES points out that August salaries have still not been paid, a situation which further weakens staff and exacerbates social unrest.
Faced with this situation, the ARP Section of SAMES calls on the competent authorities to act quickly and effectively to prevent these malfunctions from compromising the agency's vital mission.
For the union, the quality, efficacy and safety of medicines made available to Senegalese people must under no circumstances be sacrificed on the altar of practices deemed "clientelist" and approximate management.
Commentaires (13)
C'est l'Etat qui est le premier responsable en tÊte le ministre de la sante!
dans un Etat serieux apres les graves accusation du depute Guy Marius Sagna, y'aurait des consequences.
Les nouvelles autorités doivent bien comprendre cela.
Les sachants connaissent où se trouvent ces compétents.
Un appel à candidatures aurait réglé le problème. Sinon, une sélection parmi de bons profils.
En tout cas, sans bon médicament, on ne peut pas avoir un bon système de santé.
Il y a eu des morts d hommes à cause de systèmes de Réglementation pharmaceutique défaillants dans certains pays et le Sénégal n est pas à l abris si on ne met pas les hommes qu il faut à la place qu il faut.
Les Autorités doivent prendre très au sérieux cet avertissement.
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