Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council Stories

Kenya Medical Council issues new certification rule for health facilities from 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

CEO Kariuki said that by ensuring the responsible and lawful handling of personal data, health institutions not only meet regulatory standards but als...

Government says unlicensed dental services providers face Sh10 million fine
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The crackdown on unregistered dental clinics is part of a wider government effort to address unauthorised medical practices across the country.

Labour CS urges doctors to end strike and give dialogue a chance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2024

The CS recommended that KMPDU guide its members to return to work and set the stage for constructive discussions.

KMPDU directs interns to reject posting letters amidst pay dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2024

Koskei urged all eligible medical student interns to collect their posting letters from the Ministry of Health's offices with effect from April 4, 202...

Doctors reject governors' divide-and-rule tactics as nationwide strike continues
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 29, 2024

The doctors were aggrieved by reports of governors using divide-and-rule tactics to intimidate and coerce them from striking. 

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi warns salary suspension for striking doctors
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Mar 19, 2024

KMPDU initiated the nationwide strike following unsuccessful negotiations with the government.

KMPDU hits out at Isiolo Deputy Governor for ordering doctors back to work
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 18, 2024

The medics said it was unfortunate that instead of meeting their demands, the county government had resorted to threats and intimidation of doctors at...

Business as usual in hospitals ahead of crunch talks to avert medics' strike
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 14, 2024

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice across various hospitals revealed it was business as usual as patients were seen being attended to by medical staf...

Medics begin nationwide strike over delay in posting of interns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2024

Among the other concerns include the shooting of KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah on Thursday last week.

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