Government releases Ksh965 million to pay medical interns after strike notice
The Ministry of Health has announced the release of Ksh965 million to pay stipends and arrears of medical interns across the country
The Ministry of Health has announced the release of Ksh965 million to pay stipends and arrears of medical interns across the country.
In a statement, Health CS Debora Barasa said the payment ensures that all 3,747 interns receive their dues without delay.
“The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the successful payment of monthly stipends and accrued arrest to nursing officers interns, clinical officers interns, medical officers interns and pharmacist interns.
“The total amount comprises 528,615,125.60 Kenya Shillings in arrears payments and 110,668,070 Kenya Shillings in regular payments for Nursing and Clinical Officers Interns. A further payment of 326,592,150 Kenya Shillings has been made as arrears payments for Medical Officer Interns, Dental Officers Interns, and Pharmacist Interns,” the CS said.
Barasa further noted that this new development demonstrates the Ministry’s dedication to addressing the welfare of healthcare workers.
“By ensuring timely remuneration, the Ministry affirms its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for professional growth, thereby enhancing the quality of care delivered to Kenyans.
“We extend our gratitude to the interns for their resilience and dedication to service delivery in healthcare facilities across the country. Their contribution remains pivotal in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and advancing Kenya’s health agenda,” the CS added.
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This comes three days after the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) called on all medical interns to stay at home.
In a statement on Wednesday, November 27, KMPDU Secretary General Devji Atellah explained that the decision was reached following deliberations by branch leaders and union representatives.
“After careful deliberations by the branch leaders and the Union in entirety we are asking all the medical interns across the country in all the facilities to stay at home immediately.
“We will not afford to see any more deaths out of desperation, despair, and disillusionment that are caused by hard working conditions. You must all stay at home as we try to discuss these matters with the government,” he said.
The decision came after a pharmacist intern reportedly took his own life over the frustrations of working long shifts without pay.
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