Hospitals struggle to cope as nurses strike disrupts services
A nationwide nurses' strike in Kenya has disrupted public healthcare services, leading to hospital closures and stranded patients. The union is demanding the implementation of past agreements and better career guidelines.
Why it matters
The strike highlights systemic issues in Kenya's public health sector and the critical impact of labor disputes on patient access to essential care.
Healthcare services across the country were disrupted on Friday as the nationwide nurses' strike forced some public hospitals to shut down while others struggled to operate with few staff, leaving thousands of patients stranded.
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