[PHOTOS] Doctors hold protests outside City hall over NHIF

The doctors assembled outisde Governor Johnson Sakaja's office

In Summary

•Doctors threatened to down their tools over what they have termed as lack of a comprehensive medical insurance cover

•No doctor will be attending to patients as they try to seek audience with Governor Johnson Sakaja

Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Doctors in Nairobi held protests on Monday over what they have termed as lack of a comprehensive medical insurance cover.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union Nairobi branch secretary Malindi Chao said no doctor will be attending to patients as they try to seek an audience with Governor Johnson Sakaja.

“KMPDU Nairobi branch informs the public that commencing Monday, all doctors working in Nairobi City County will be converging at the governor’s office due to lack of NHIF comprehensive insurance cover,” Chao said.

Nairobi residents might be forced to seek healthcare services elsewhere if the doctors' concerns won't be addressed.

Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Maero Mod KMPDU chair, Nairobi joined by other medics address the media during a peaceful demonstration outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Maero Mod KMPDU chair, Nairobi joined by other medics address the media during a peaceful demonstration outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
KMPDU Nairobi branch chair Deogracious Maero and KMPDU Brach secretary Dr. Malindi Chao joined by other medics in a peaceful demonstration outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
KMPDU Nairobi branch chair Deogracious Maero and KMPDU Brach secretary Dr. Malindi Chao joined by other medics in a peaceful demonstration outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Health workers hold peaceful demonstrations outside City Hall on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
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