Hospitals face severe shortage of medics, KMPDU says

Kenya Medical Practitioners Dentist Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atella (C) accompanied by other doctors during a press briefing on August 21, 2023 at Heri Heights in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

There is a severe shortage of medical officers, pharmacists and dentists in public hospitals, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has said.

Addressing journalists on Monday, August 21, KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella said medics are now being forced to work long hours without annual leaves.