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Governors demand resources before absorbing UHC staff

COG led by Ahmed Abdullahi addressing the media on Health workers devolution. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused the Ministry of Health of attempting to shift blame to counties over delays in absorbing staff under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme.

In a statement issued after an extraordinary council meeting on September 1, CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi said counties remain committed to strengthening healthcare delivery but will only take over UHC staff once adequate resources are provided.

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