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KMPDU asks intern doctors to resume work, assures of interrupted services

Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah and Council of Governors Chairman Wajir Govenor Ahmed Abdullahi sign an agreement as they called off the doctors intended industrial action at the Deputy President's official residence in Karen. Looking on is the DP Kithure Kindiki and Ministry of Health officials led by CS Dr Deborah Baraza. [DPCS]

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has suspended its planned nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the government on salary arrears and intern compensation.

The union has directed all intern doctors to resume work from December 23, ensuring uninterrupted medical services across the country during the festive season.

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