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Cuban doctors start training to come to Kenya amidst wrangles

(From left) Nairobi branch Secretary-General Thuranira Kaugiria, KMPDU members led by Chairman Dr Samuel Oroko(C) and Secretary-General Ouma Oluga. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Cuban doctors who are to be deployed in counties have already started training in Cuba’s capital, Havana.

According to reports by Cuban newspaper 14ymedio, 100 doctors are attending classes to learn English, Kenyan public health system and local culture in preparation for their new assignments in the 47 counties where they will be posted.

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