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Healthcare staff crisis threatens to derail Kenya's UHC ambition

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Dr James Nyikal. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Kenya Kwanza administration's plan of actualising Universal Health Coverage might stall following a healthcare workers crisis.

Ironically, as Kenya grapples with shortage of health providers, the government is encouraging professionals to seek employment abroad.

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