Dozens of Kenyan doctors strike over lack of PPE, delayed pay

Dozens of doctors in at least two of Kenya’s 47 counties have gone on strike on Friday to press home their demands.

The striking healthcare workers noted that their grievances includes delayed salaries, inadequate personal protective equipment for handling COVID-19 patients, and lack of medical insurance.

The doctors argued that they have not been given adequate personnel protective equipment, but the government has said it has distributed enough.

Latest information from the Kenyan ministry of health, said 838 health workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 16 have died.