KMPDU Alleges Exclusion from Ebola Response Efforts

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has alleged that it has been excluded from the Ministry of Health's Ebola preparedness and response efforts.

According to KMPDU, the exclusion comes amid rising cases of the disease in the country, with a total of seven confirmed cases, including three healthcare workers.

Demands for Inclusion and Support

KMPDU Secretary-General Dr. Davji Atellah has called on the Ministry of Health to involve the union in efforts to contain the outbreak and to provide adequate personal protective equipment to healthcare workers.

• The union has also urged the ministry to isolate individuals identified through contact tracing in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
• KMPDU has renewed calls for the government to employ more doctors and to resolve outstanding salary-related issues.

Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.