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Operations Paralysed at Jumuia Hospital as Doctors Down Tools

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 16 September 2019.

On September 16, 2019, doctors at Jumuia Hospital in Kenya downed their tools, bringing hospital operations to a standstill.

The strike, which was not specified to last how long, was a result of unresolved issues between the hospital administration and the medical staff.

As a result, patients were left stranded, and the hospital's services were severely disrupted.

The situation at Jumuia Hospital highlights the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers in Kenya, including poor working conditions and inadequate compensation.

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