Africa-Press – Kenya. Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has said counties were considering hiring new doctors to attend to patients in hospitals should the strike continue.
Sang revealed that counties were blameless for the current stalemate within the Ministry of Health that has occasioned the downing of tools by doctors despite being their employees hence the need to arrest the situation.
He said counties have set aside funds for the doctor’s promotions and for the improvement of their working environment so they had no reason to strike.
“Doctors in county hospitals have decided to join the strike in solidarity with the others not because of us as counties, but our people don’t deserve the suffering,” Sanfg said.
Sang spoke at St. Barnabas’ pro-cathedral in Kapsabet during the installation and collation of three archdeacons presided over by ACK Bishop of Kapsabet Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Korir.
Governor Sang said doctors to be hired will take up the responsibilities of those currently on strike and will be considered for employment.
“The issue of intern doctors and CBA that was signed in 2017 was done under “duress” by the Jubilee administration since it’s not practical, especially under the current status of the economy,” Sang said.
He appealed to doctors in counties to have a round table talk with their employers on their respective welfare.
Sang also said the reduction of intern doctors’ allowances from Sh206,000 per month to Sh70,000 saying it will open more opportunities for others seeking internships in public hospitals.
“Counties are slow in allowing more intern doctors because of the huge salaries they demand but if Sh70,000 is accepted by KMPDU, more interns will be allowed into the facilities,” Sang added.
He asked KMPDU to loosen their demands and accept negotiation explaining that the amount they were demanding was not practical.
“You cannot compare what Kenya pays to her neighbouring countries…we’re far much better,” Sang said.
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