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Inside Ruto-doctors' agreement to rescue an ailing healthcare sector

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KMPDU officials with Health CS Susan Nakhumicha, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Labour and Social Protection CS Florence Bore, and Public Service Commission CS Moses Kuria display documents during the signing of an agreement between the Doctors and the Government at KICC on May 8, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

President William Ruto will establish a Presidential Taskforce on Healthcare Reforms within 14 days following critical discussions with representatives from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists' Union (KMPDU).

It is among the main items agreed on between Ruto and medical practitioners when the talks were held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at State House.

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