
Kenyan healthcare workers remain on strike, demanding better wages and improved working conditions.
The strike, which began on March 14th, has now entered its second week, causing significant disruption to medical services across the country.
Davji Atellah, Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), issued a firm statement reiterating the union’s resolve.
The statement declares that the strike will continue until the government addresses their key concerns.
Thousands of healthcare workers have joined the ongoing protest, highlighting the widespread discontent within the healthcare sector.
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the ongoing strike and expressed their commitment to finding a solution.
A statement released by the Ministry emphasized their continued efforts to meet the demands of healthcare professionals.
The KMPDU-led strike stems from a list of grievances presented to the government.
These grievances include a lack of promotion opportunities, inadequate health insurance plans, improper internship placements for graduates, limited financial assistance for postgraduate studies, bureaucratic work permit processes, and the absence of a secure retirement plan for healthcare workers.