KMPDU raises alarm over security and staffing at Ishiara hospital
KMPDU also rejected allegations of negligence against the hospital’s Medical Superintendent, Dr Anthony Nduva, saying no formal disciplinary process had been undertaken...
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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has expressed serious concerns regarding security, staffing, and infrastructure at Ishiara Level IV Hospital in Embu County.
- The union highlighted that healthcare workers were endangered during a community protest on April 14 due to a lack of adequate security provided by the County Government of Embu.
- KMPDU defended the hospital's Medical Superintendent, Dr Anthony Nduva, against allegations of negligence, stating he assumed leadership under difficult circumstances.
- The hospital is reportedly operating with a critical shortage of staff, with only seven doctors, leading to the closure of several essential clinics.
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