Topic: doctors
Crisis Looms As Doctors Threaten New Strike Over Unmet Promises
According to the KMPDU, the government has not implemented key provisions in the return-to-work agreement signed after the doctors’ 56-day strike, leaving many healthcare workers frustrated and disillusioned.
According to the KMPDU, the government has not implemented key provisions in the return-to-work agreement signed after the doctors’ 56-day strike, leaving many healthcare workers frustrated and disillusioned.
Government To Disburse Kes 1.75B To Pay Intern Doctors
The funds will be availed as conditional grants to clear part of the Ksh.3.5 billion owed to doctors in the 2017-2021 collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
The funds will be availed as conditional grants to clear part of the Ksh.3.5 billion owed to doctors in the 2017-2021 collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Nairobi Hospital Says Operations Ongoing, Dismisses Doctors Strike
Nairobi Hospital has urged its partners and stakeholders to ignore reports about the industrial action.
Nairobi Hospital has urged its partners and stakeholders to ignore reports about the industrial action.
Doctors To 'Occupy MoH' Offices Over Posting Of Interns
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is set to occupy the Ministry of Health's premises at Afya House in Nairobi on Monday, July 8
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is set to occupy the Ministry of Health's premises at Afya House in Nairobi on Monday, July 8
Raila Tells Doctors, Gov't To Keep Their End Of The Deal In The Return-To-Work Agreement
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has welcomed the deal between the government and medical workers that ended the 56-day strike.
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has welcomed the deal between the government and medical workers that ended the 56-day strike.
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.
