This archive report was first published on 3 August 2019.
Published on August 3, 2019, a recent report highlights a pressing issue in Kenya's public healthcare sector: a staggering 50% of doctors, nurses, and clinical officers are absent on any given day.
According to the Kenya Health Service Delivery Indicator Report, which surveyed 3,095 health facilities across the country, doctors recorded the highest rates of absenteeism at 60.7%, followed closely by nurses and clinical officers at 49.5%.
These alarming statistics have significant implications for patients seeking medical attention, particularly in urban areas where some health workers fail to turn up after being granted permission to pursue further studies or attend workshops.
With the majority of the population relying on public health facilities due to the unaffordability of private healthcare, it is imperative that the government addresses this crisis to ensure efficient delivery of healthcare services.
Improving access to healthcare for the majority is crucial, as a healthy population is a productive one. The government must take immediate action to rectify this situation and provide quality healthcare services to its citizens.
