Nakhumicha Reveals When Govt Will Strike Final Deal With Doctors

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• Doctors in Kenya continue nationwide strike for over a month despite government warnings.
• Health Cabinet Secretary hints at imminent agreement with striking doctors, emphasizes cautious negotiation approach and urgency of implementing Social Health Insurance Fund.

For over a month now, doctors across the country have remained steadfast in their strike action, despite facing warnings from both the National and County Governments as well as officials from the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU).

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, speaking recently, hinted at the imminent prospect of an agreement between the government and the union. 

She expressed confidence in bringing the situation under control, suggesting that an agreement could be reached in the coming days.

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Nakhumicha emphasized the government’s cautious approach to negotiations, aiming to address underlying issues comprehensively to prevent future disputes. 

She likened the process to applying a bandage to a wound, stressing the importance of thoroughness and deliberation.

The Health Cabinet Secretary assured stakeholders of the government’s commitment to reaching a satisfactory resolution, urging doctors to engage constructively in the negotiation process.

Acknowledging the complexity of the demands raised by the striking doctors, Nakhumicha highlighted the urgent need to expedite the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). 

This initiative aims to bolster healthcare infrastructure and address resource shortages within the sector.

Despite ongoing efforts to resolve the impasse, the prolonged strike has severely disrupted healthcare services in public hospitals, leaving patients in a precarious situation. 

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The standoff between KMPDU and the government persists, underscoring the challenges in reaching a consensus.