Mary Wilson
Well-known member
20 November 2020 - 06:40
by ALLAN KISIA
In Summary
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) told the Senate Health Committee that no doctor will report to work.
They want protective gear, better hazard allowances, coverage for Covid-19 treatment, special isolation facilities, among other measures.
... “Helicopter evacuations will not save you because all ICU facilities are full,” KMPDU national vice chair Allan Ochanji said.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020...box=1605845440
by ALLAN KISIA
In Summary
- Doctors pledged not to report to work on December 7 if their plight is not addressed.
- Doctors in only 17 of the 47 counties are covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) told the Senate Health Committee that no doctor will report to work.
They want protective gear, better hazard allowances, coverage for Covid-19 treatment, special isolation facilities, among other measures.
... “Helicopter evacuations will not save you because all ICU facilities are full,” KMPDU national vice chair Allan Ochanji said.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020...box=1605845440
