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Judge orders government to begin negotiations with doctors

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. [Samson Wire, Standard]

The court has ordered the national government and counties not to take disciplinary action against striking doctors in an effort to create a level playing field for negotiations.

Additionally, Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Judge Byrum Ongaya ordered the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union (KMPDU) to release at least two consultants and two medics per every cadre for all Level Three to Five hospitals.

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