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Eric Kneedler becomes Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, at the US Embassy in Nairobi effective January 20, 2021; he replaces Kyle McCarter who resigned.
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Kenya: Kenyatta ensures commitment to reform health sector, says moral decay has affected society I urge health workers not to let Kenyans suffer irrespective of the conflict. Everyone is entitled to their actions, but please let s not have innocent Kenyans suffer. Devdiscourse News Desk | Nairobi | Updated: 18-01-2021 15:20 IST | Created: 18-01-2021 14:13 IST
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Lauding the efforts of the Health Ministry of Kenya on Monday, PresidentUhuru Kenyatta reassured that the government is committed to reform the health sector, according to a report by KBC.
Kenyatta reportedly thanked Mutahi Kagwe, the Health Cabinet Secretary, for dealing with the cartels efficiently. He noted that the government focuses on access to better health care by keeping Universal health care and health insurance in focus. We want an efficient health system focusing on health insurance to ensure every Kenyans has access to quality healthcare , he
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Kenya Medical Practicioners Pharmacists and Dentist Union members marching during their strike
STRIKING Kenyan doctors and nurses have made it clear that no threat will force them back to hospitals.
Nurses and clinical officers stood their ground after a meeting meant to resolve their strike flopped.
They were joined on strike by doctors on Monday with both doctors and nurses demanding better working conditions and enhanced allowances, among other issues.
Doctors had suspended their strike for 14 days to allow for more talks, but on Saturday, they announced resumption of the strike on Monday.
Doctors on Sunday vowed not to return to work until the Government addresses their demands.