Topic: doctors
Doctors’ Strike Over As KMPDU, Gov’t Sign Return-To-Work Formula
The long-standing doctors' strike has finally come to an end after 56 days as the government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) signed a return-to-work formula.
The long-standing doctors' strike has finally come to an end after 56 days as the government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) signed a return-to-work formula.
KMPDU Puts Off Tuesday Demos, Says 'Negotiation Is Crucial'
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah, in a letter to union members said the peaceful protests had been postponed to an unnamed date to pave the way for ongoing negotiations with the government in addressing doctors’ grievances.
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah, in a letter to union members said the peaceful protests had been postponed to an unnamed date to pave the way for ongoing negotiations with the government in addressing doctors’ grievances.
High Court Orders Gov't, Doctors To Sign Return-To-Work Formula By Monday
The High Court has directed the government and the striking doctors to sign a return-to-work formula to be adopted by the court on Monday, May 6, 2024.
The High Court has directed the government and the striking doctors to sign a return-to-work formula to be adopted by the court on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Doctors Have Nothing To Celebrate - KMPDU SG Atellah Says On Labour Day
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General has said that the union lacks a reason to join other workers to celebrate as the government has not honored their demands which has occasioned a month-long strike.
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General has said that the union lacks a reason to join other workers to celebrate as the government has not honored their demands which has occasioned a month-long strike.
KMPDU Announces Another Doctors' Protest Next Week
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, in a letter to the Nairobi Regional Police Commander, notified of the peaceful march on Tuesday next week, further requesting for police security.
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, in a letter to the Nairobi Regional Police Commander, notified of the peaceful march on Tuesday next week, further requesting for police security.
Doctors Are Striking Because Many Have Private Practices, Manyatta MP Mukunji Says
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji says Kenyan doctors, whose strike entered the 36th day on Thursday, have downed their tools in public hospitals because they have private practices where they continue to serve.
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji says Kenyan doctors, whose strike entered the 36th day on Thursday, have downed their tools in public hospitals because they have private practices where they continue to serve.
If You Support Doctors' Strike, Pay The Money They're Asking For - Ruto Tells Leaders
Speaking on Wednesday during the third National Wage Bill Conference at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi, President Ruto stated that the leaders championing the medics’ go-slow should go ahead and pay them the dues they’re demanding.
Speaking on Wednesday during the third National Wage Bill Conference at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi, President Ruto stated that the leaders championing the medics’ go-slow should go ahead and pay them the dues they’re demanding.
Gov't Maintains It Cannot Afford To Pay Intern Doctors Ksh.206K
The Head of Public Service says the government cannot afford to pay medical interns Ksh.206,000 monthly.
The Head of Public Service says the government cannot afford to pay medical interns Ksh.206,000 monthly.
Doctors' Strike: KMA Threatens To Withdraw Services In Private Hospitals
KMA says the government is being dishonest in alleging that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in 2017 with the doctors' union was executed under duress.
KMA says the government is being dishonest in alleging that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in 2017 with the doctors' union was executed under duress.
Public Health Officers Issue A 7 Day Strike Notice
The unions are the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU), The Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologist Officers (KNUPT), and The Kenya National Union of Nutritionists and Dietitians (KUNAD).
The unions are the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU), The Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologist Officers (KNUPT), and The Kenya National Union of Nutritionists and Dietitians (KUNAD).
Doctors Strike: KMPDU Says Medical Interns Won't Pick Posting Letters
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has dismissed the government’s offer on medical interns' posting letters being ready for collection from Thursday.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has dismissed the government’s offer on medical interns' posting letters being ready for collection from Thursday.
Government Has No Money To Pay Striking Doctors, Ruto Says
President William Ruto has said there is no money to pay striking doctors as the industrial action enters its fourth week with government and medical workers failing to agree.
President William Ruto has said there is no money to pay striking doctors as the industrial action enters its fourth week with government and medical workers failing to agree.
Amoth Defends Move To Reduce Salaries For Medical Interns
Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth has downplayed doctors' demand that medical interns be paid over Kes 200,000, highlighting the government’s financial constraints
Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth has downplayed doctors' demand that medical interns be paid over Kes 200,000, highlighting the government’s financial constraints
Doctors Turn Down Kes 2.4 Billion Offer From Government
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has rejected a Kes 2.4 billion offer from the government that sought to soothe the ongoing doctor's strike.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has rejected a Kes 2.4 billion offer from the government that sought to soothe the ongoing doctor's strike.
We’re Not Scared Of Your Threats, Striking Doctors To Waiguru
Striking doctors in the Nyanza region have told Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru to stay off their affairs, urging her to refrain from issuing threats against them.
Striking doctors in the Nyanza region have told Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru to stay off their affairs, urging her to refrain from issuing threats against them.
ICJ Kenya Makes Recommendations To Resolve Nationwide Doctors' Strike
As the doctor’s strike enters day 15, there are no signs of the continued industrial action being resolved any time soon as concerns continue to be raised on the plight of patients across Kenya.
As the doctor’s strike enters day 15, there are no signs of the continued industrial action being resolved any time soon as concerns continue to be raised on the plight of patients across Kenya.
Doctors Hold Protests In Nakuru, Vow To Keep Off Hospitals Until Demands Are Met
Doctors from the South Rift region on Tuesday held demonstrations in Nakuru town, stating that they shall not return to work utill their demands are met.
Doctors from the South Rift region on Tuesday held demonstrations in Nakuru town, stating that they shall not return to work utill their demands are met.
CS Kuria: Intern Doctors To Join Public Service As Junior Doctors
The CS said the move will address the ongoing challenges within the sector even as he called on doctors to resume duties, following the Labour and Employment court decision staying the nationwide strike.
The CS said the move will address the ongoing challenges within the sector even as he called on doctors to resume duties, following the Labour and Employment court decision staying the nationwide strike.
Government Posts Over 1,200 Clinical Officers Interns Countrywide
Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has confirmed that 1,270 Clinical officer Interns have been posted in various medical facilities nationwide.
Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has confirmed that 1,270 Clinical officer Interns have been posted in various medical facilities nationwide.
You Have 12 Hours To Go Back To Work! Sakaja Threatens To Fire All Nairobi Doctors On Strike
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued an ultimatum to doctors affiliated with Nairobi County who are participating in the ongoing countrywide strike by the medics to immediately resume duty.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued an ultimatum to doctors affiliated with Nairobi County who are participating in the ongoing countrywide strike by the medics to immediately resume duty.