Government must advance nurses' rights and lessen their strain

Under-equipped healthcare facilities, overworked personnel and inadequate infrastructure are some of the systemic issues that have consistently plagued Kenya's health sector. The recent strike organised by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union also brought critical care services to a grinding halt in the country. As the country's nurses step in to bridge the care gap, the government must advance nurses' rights, lessen their strain and address understaffing for improved care delivery.