The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.
The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.
CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah told the press that they must fight for interns, as they are the most vulnerable group in the profession.
Government officials say they are heading to court to seek clearance to have all the medics fired and replaced.
The CS affirmed that there was no cause for alarm, despite revealing a staggering debt of Sh30 billion owed to NHIF.
The doctors have also taken a firm stance regarding the posting of interns, stating that it is non-negotiable.
Social Health Authority (SHA) Chairman Timothy Olweny confirmed the announcement that finally ends uncertainty on the matter.
The Embakasi East MP seeks to table the removal of CS Nakhumicha once the House recess ends.
The meeting christened as a whole-of-nation-approach dialogue called to find an amicable ground on the stalemate between doctors and the government over the 2017 CBA impasse hit a brick wall once again after close to six hours of dialogue
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha on Monday announced that the interns will report to their new station duties on April 1, 2024.
She also said that in the last 12 months, the county reported 3,329 confirmed malaria cases with a relatively low malaria incidence of 5.7 cases per 1000 population.
KMPDU Secretary-General Ghalib Salim said the Thursday deadline marks a critical juncture in the struggle for healthcare workers' rights and patient care in the Coast region.
The strike is the only way to bring the government to the negotiating table, says KMPDU Deputy Secretary-General Dennis Miskellah.
Miskellah warned that unless the issues are addressed within seven days, the union will initiate a strike and continue the industrial action until resolutions are reached.
A conversation must take place as there are many issues to discuss with many stakeholders, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha says.
The total value of the 2,061 cold chain items that are currently being installed is $7.09 million (Sh1.1 billion).
CS Nakhumicha underlined Nairobi's commitment to vaccine manufacturing and its ambition to become a regional hub for specialized health products and technologies.
CS Nakhumicha highlighted ongoing investigations into fraudulent claims, revealing that an internal audit directorate examined 31 healthcare providers between July 2022 and December 2023.
