Doctors Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Mass Walkout

Author: Diana ImanenePublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Kenya

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Doctors have threatened to down their tools within one week if their grievances, tied to nurses, are not addressed. They expressed dissatisfaction with the current situation and warned that their participation in the nurses' strike could escalate. This decision comes as tensions in the healthcare sector continue to rise.

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