We will compromise if State ditches hardline position, doctors tell senators

Doctors union KMPDU officials led by Secretary General Ouma Oluga (C), Deputy SG Mwachonda Chibanzi and Treasurer Dr.Daisy Korir (R) present a document during their meeting with Senate Health Committee led by Chairman Dr. Wilfred Machage (2nd L) and Mvita Mshenga Kisasa(L) at Parliament on Tuesday 07/02/17 over doctors strike. PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

Doctors have said they are ready to back down on some of their salary demands but only if the Government drops its hardline position.

The striking doctors yesterday told the Senate's Health committee that they were ready to cede ground if both the national and county governments agreed to four key concerns they raised in the contentious collective bargaining agreement.