Machakos Doctors Strike Hits Day 56
The healthcare system in Machakos County is on the brink of collapse as the ongoing doctors strike enters its 56th day.
Patient wards at the county referral hospital are empty, with some sections closed for renovations as those in need of treatment continue to suffer.
At the centre of the crisis is the county government’s refusal to honour the National Return-to-Work Formula on top of allegations that doctors salaries have been withheld.
It remains unclear how long the impasse will persist as the county administration has reportedly not made any tangible efforts to address the situation or engage the striking doctors.
Occupy MOH protests
"We gather here to ensure our posting is effected and no one is left behind. The MOH under the leadership of CS Nakhumicha is jeopardizing our future. Many of us are grappling with depression."
#K24Siasa
Tomorrow we meet at Afya house in solidarity with our medics. They’re camping outside in the cold and will continue the struggle tomorrow. Out come and come all tomorrow 🫶🏻🫶🏻 #OccupyMOH
What do you mean medics wana occupy MOH usiku kucha 😱
That’s it I am cutting this trip short, what is this FOMO syllabus inani pita naweza rudi nipate mme lima statehouse mka panda managu kwa flowerbeds #OccupyMOH
Whoever fed all the peaceful demonstrators and the interns today! Blessings to y’all💪🏿After the lunch break they were energized again #OccupyMOH#NakhumichaMustGo
Do you understand how hopeless one has to feel to abound on the comfort of bed and keep vigil, in the cold, raining at #OccupyMOH ?
Being kept stagnant for 2 years, you can’t move.
MoH just had to do its job and post all medical interns on time.
I hate this maaahn!
Intern doctors have said they shall not return home, until Health CS Susan Nakhumicha is fired, or they receive their appointment letters, whichever comes first. They will not believe.
Our intern doctors, sleeping outside Afya House tonight. They have not been posted for internship for close to two years. They cannot practise medicine without this mandatory internship. Which country is this!
Ahsante
@MOH_Kenya@WilliamsRuto
Guys amplify those images and videos of doctors holding a vigil at https://t.co/qXFYQZUnlK tomorrow morning Nakhumincha should be home!!
#OccupyMOH#Postmedicalinterns
Dear Kenyans, I have an appeal. Can we all come out and support the Doctor interns. Let us all come out and #OccupyMOH for #NakhumichaMustGo and they be posted immediately. If you agree, RT.