Doctors threaten demos from next week over Kiambu health crisis

Doctors threaten demos from next week over Kiambu health crisis..

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has threatened nationwide demonstrations and industrial action starting next week in solidarity with striking doctors in Kiambu County, citing a "protracted standoff" of 128 days with Governor Kimani Wamatangi's administration.

KMPDU plans street demos with affected families, including mothers who have lost infants, marking the start of a broader campaign if the crisis remains unresolved in Kiambu.
The union claims 63 newborns have died at Kiambu Level 4 Hospital, a figure disputed by county authorities who state the number is 58.
If no action is taken within 14 days, KMPDU's National Advisory Council will sanction a national strike, and a petition signed by over 30,000 Kiambu residents will be presented to President William Ruto.

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