Kenya nurses Stories

Nurses like Jackline Atieno form the backbone of the healthcare system, often serving as the first point of contact for patients and providing continu...

Pay disparities and poor treatment continue to plague healthcare workers under the UHC programme, with around 8,500 staff reportedly earning only half...

Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.

In comparison, Ghana and Nigeria contribute 3.7 per cent and 4.7 per cent of the applications, respectively.

Health Ministry officials maintain that the payroll transfer is a necessary step for the devolution of health services, as outlined in Kenya's broader...

The key issue driving the strike is the government's failure to convert contract nurses to permanent positions, as stipulated in the Collective Bargai...

However, Panyako noted that they are willing to engage in dialogue with hospital management to resolve the disputes.

We cannot continue to watch our workers struggle to get to work while their salaries and welfare are ignored

Secretary General Seth Panyako emphasised the importance of supporting citizens' right to access medical care, as enshrined in the Constitution of Ken...

Patients admitted to the facility had to reach out to their families to take them home while others remained stranded outside the wards for hours