Ministry, governors seek to address healthcare workers delayed pay

Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir(L) Health Cabinet Secreretary Aden Duale(C) and Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi during a consultative meeting between Governors and Ministry of Health.[Bernard Orwongo,Standard]

The Ministry of Health pledged to transfer funds for UHC staff salaries to the counties based on the approved scales by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), with counties undertaking headcounts to improve transparency and accountability.

Among the most pressing concerns raised was the absorption of UHC staff.