
Dr Davji Atellah







Several public sector unions led by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union have threatened to strike if their issues are not addressed.

The Kenyan doctors union, KMPDU, has linked the dangerous work environment at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital with the death of young intern doctor Desree Moraa.

Doctor Ahmed Kalebi was listed among the top 100 world pathologists. He has set up a homegrown lab venture which will serve both national and international regions.

Seven health unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum, threatening to go on strike if their demands, including unpaid salaries and lack of medical cover, are not met.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) said eleven counties have delayed paying doctors' salaries with any explanation.

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union said the affected doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital will be employed on a three-year contract.

Due to the shortage of physicians, patients fail to receive the required medical attention. Governor Irungu Kang'ata said telemedicine might mitigate the issue.

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists' Union Secretary General Davji Atellah disclosed that Nairobi county would confirm 115 medical officers.

The National Assembly has vetted Debra Mlongo Barasa for Cabinet secretary for Health position. She acknowledged that doctors' strikes have been a challenge,
Dr Davji Atellah
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