The doctors' strike in Meru County has entered its fourth week, severely disrupting healthcare services in public facilities and leaving residents struggling to access medical attention.

• Thousands of residents, including expectant mothers, children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, are affected.
• The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is leading the strike.
• The medics are demanding the implementation of a Return-to-Work Agreement signed in May 2026, citing issues like unpaid contract doctors, staffing shortages, delayed promotions, and salary stagnation.