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Secret blame games and arm-twisting behind prolonged doctors' strike

Nairobi, April 23 -- A desperate attempt to have doctors call off their strike flopped last night when they failed to turn up for a crucial meeting called by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. The ... Read More


State orders doctors to resume work within 24 hours or face consequences

Nairobi, April 11 -- Striking doctors have 24 hours to call off the strike or face disciplinary action. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has asked them to return to the negotiation table in compli... Read More


Babu Owino files notice of motion to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha

Nairobi, April 3 -- Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha is staring at the possibility of being fired by President William Ruto if the National Assembly approves a motion seeking to have her remo... Read More


Doctors issue ultimatum for suspension of eTIMS rollout

Nairobi, March 19 -- Doctors have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government to suspend with immediate effect the tax payment system or face a nationwide strike. The Kenya Medical Association (KM... Read More


'We won't beg!' Doctors vow as national strike cripples services

Nairobi, March 14 -- Doctors' union officials have maintained that the strike will continue and that they will not engage in mediation talks, despite a court order to stop it. On Wednesday, 13 March ... Read More


e-Citizen: Double jeopardy for patients in public hospitals

Nairobi, Feb. 13 -- Olamayiani Naserian has dutifully visited the Kenyatta National Hospital oncology clinic since his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The 460-kilometer round trips fr... Read More


Explainer: Effects of smoke inhalation

Nairobi, Feb. 3 -- Inhaling smoke or fumes from a fire can have serious effects on our health, from our lungs to our kidneys, liver, brain and heart. A huge gas explosion occurred in the Mradi area o... Read More