Seven community health workers have died in the past five months, some succumbing to infections they got in the line of duty

Public hospitals in counties have run out of Fansidar and Septrine used to treat malaria in expectant women.

“There was a hitch, but currently we are trying to ensure clients access contraceptive choices,” Ms Owuor noted.

Since November last year, Pepfar has only been funding VMMC for 15-49 years cohort which constitutes of 30 per cent clients of VMMC cases.

Doctors, nurses, clinical officers, laboratory technicians, and support staff said they would resume duties after signing a return-to-work agreement.

According to CEO Peter Okoth, the facility was discharging stable patients and not admitting new cases due to the strike.