Health Unions Demand Permanent Jobs for UHC Staff Amid Transition Delays - July 2026

Health workers' unions and Universal Health Coverage staff are urging county governments to finalize the transition of UHC workers to permanent employment, with the delay causing significant concern among healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, health service unions are pressuring the government to hire UHC contract staff into permanent positions. Additionally, health unions have backed President Ruto and Duale in the UHC staff standoff while turning heat on governors. The advocates are blaming county governments for the stalled UHC transition to permanent employment.