Kisumu health system hit by double strike as doctors join nurses
Public health services in Kisumu, Kenya, are severely disrupted as doctors have joined nurses in a strike that has lasted over three weeks. The medical unions are protesting the county government's failure to honor agreements regarding staff promotions and welfare.
Why it matters
The dual strike significantly limits access to essential healthcare for the local population, underscoring systemic labor disputes in the public sector.
Kisumu nurses on strike in Kisumu. The strike enters day 22 /Faith Matete
Kisumu nurses on strike along the major streets. The strike enters day 22 /Faith Matete Kisumu’s public health system is facing further disruption after doctors joined nurses in an ongoing strike, leaving patients with limited access to essential medical services across the county.
Doctors went on strike on Tuesday, after a 21-day notice issued by their union expired without an agreement being reached with the government.
Their action came as nurses in Kisumu entered the 22nd day of their strike, prolonging the disruption of services in public health facilities.
The simultaneous strikes have raised concerns over the ability of public hospitals to provide care, with patients seeking treatment forced to contend with reduced staffing and possible delays in accessing services.
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