Kenya: KMPDU Calls Off Doctors Strike After 56 Days in Deal With MOH, COH

Nairobi — Doctors across the nation on Wednesday ended their nationwide strike following the signing of a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Health and counties.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Felix Koskei, the Head of Public Service.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) members had been on strike for 56 days until Wednesday.

“The strike has been called off and doctors should resume work immediately,” Davji Atellah, KMPDU Secretary General said.