Protest and pain – Kenya’s month-long doctors’ strike

In Kenya, doctors have been on strike for over a month now, leaving hospitals without critical medical services. The strike was called by the doctors’ union in protest against poor working conditions, lack of proper protective gear, and inadequate pay.

The impact of the strike has been devastating, with patients unable to access essential healthcare services. Many have been forced to seek treatment in overcrowded private hospitals or travel long distances to find medical care.

Despite efforts from the government to end the strike, negotiations have stalled and the doctors remain steadfast in their demands for better working conditions and higher wages. The situation has put a spotlight on the challenges faced by healthcare workers in Kenya and the need for urgent reforms in the healthcare system.

As the strike continues, patients are left to suffer the consequences, with many facing delays in treatment and a lack of access to life-saving medical care. The protest and pain of the doctors’ strike have highlighted the deep-rooted issues in Kenya’s healthcare system and the urgent need for action to address them.