K
Originally published by Kenyans
📰 Read Full Article
top
September 7, 2026
1h ago

Doctors Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Mass Walkout

Doctors Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Mass Walkout

Doctors have threatened to down their tools within one week if their grievances, tied to nurses, are not addressed...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government to resolve the ongoing nurses' strike, threatening that doctors may join the walkout.

  • The strike has disrupted essential health services in public hospitals for approximately 40 days.
  • Key figure: Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah, KMPDU Secretary-General, highlighted the critical state of healthcare services.
  • The dispute centers on the implementation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dating back to discussions before the 2017 General Election.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement
Advertisement