Doctors' Union Issues 21-Day Strike Ultimatum Over Delayed 2023 CBA Implementation

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Doctors' Union Issues 21-Day Strike Ultimatum Over Delayed 2023 CBA Implementation
:The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a 21-day nationwide strike notice, accusing the government of failing to implement key components of the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Secretary-General Dr. Davji Atellah stated that unresolved issues include comprehensive medical cover, post-graduate training funding, and the deployment of intern doctors. "Our patience has been exhausted through endless circulars and unfulfilled promises

 

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The 21-day strike ultimatum issued by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union is a serious development that reflects deep frustration within the health sector. When doctors highlight unresolved issues such as comprehensive medical cover, postgraduate training funding, and deployment of interns, it shows that these are not minor grievances but fundamental aspects of their professional welfare and service delivery. Dr. Davji Atellah’s statement about “endless circulars and unfulfilled promises” captures the sense of neglect that many healthcare workers feel. A nationwide strike would have severe consequences for patients, especially in public hospitals where access is already strained. The government needs to treat this matter with urgency, because ignoring the CBA commitments undermines trust and risks destabilizing the health system. Dialogue, transparency, and concrete action are the only ways to avert a strike and ensure that doctors can continue serving the public effectively.