Doctors' Union Threatens Nationwide Strike

The union has urged the national government to take immediate action...

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is threatening a nationwide strike following the ongoing doctors' strike in Kiambu County that has lasted for **55 days** due to unresolved issues including lack of promotions and inadequate medical cover.

The KMPDU plans to escalate the strike to a nationwide level if the government does not address their grievances.
Davji Atellah, KMPDU Secretary General, emphasized the strike's importance for both doctors and patients.
The county government had previously announced the dismissal of some striking doctors, claiming a need for accountability in healthcare services.

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