Watch Now: Intern Doctors Take Protests To Ministry Of Health HQs In Upperhill, Nairobi
Intern doctors have escalated their protests by taking their grievances to the Ministry of Health headquarters located in Upperhill, Nairobi. This move marks a significant step in their ongoing efforts to push for the implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which includes demands for the proper posting of medical interns to health facilities across Kenya.
The intern doctors, organized under the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with delays and inconsistencies in internship placements. Their protests aim to hold the Ministry of Health accountable for adhering to the terms of the CBA, ensuring that all interns receive fair and timely placements that are crucial for their training and the functioning of healthcare services nationwide.
By bringing their protests directly to the Ministry’s headquarters in Upperhill, the interns are intensifying pressure on government officials to address their concerns promptly. This direct action underscores the urgency of resolving the longstanding issues affecting medical interns and highlights the determination of healthcare professionals to secure their rights and improve conditions within the healthcare sector in Kenya.
Watch Now: Intern Doctors Take Protests To Ministry Of Health HQs In Upperhill, Nairobi
