Marsabit nurses have resumed work after ending their strike on Monday following a deal with the county leaders led by Governor Mohammed Ali.
The nurses agreed to end the strike to help in the fight against a malaria outbreak that has claimed 30 lives in the region.
Ali and the nurses held talks that culminated in a deal signed at his office.
He lauded the move by the health workers, saying they will help save lives especially during the outbreak.
"I am glad residents will now receive the urgently needed malaria treatment," the county chief said.
Marsabit Union of Nurse's Secretary Robert Matimo called on the Council of Governors to urgently seek a permanent solution to the countrywide strike.
"We urge our Governor to team up with others to address our demands to ensure the nationwide strike ends."
Meanwhile, KEMRI has kicked off testing as part of response to the outbreak.
A team of 10 scientists led by Joel Lutomiah were deployed to the area on Monday. They are expected to determine the malaria strain that has also caused the deaths of at least 10 locals in Tiaty, Baringo county.
Lutomiah said the researchers will take samples from residents, domestic animals and mosquitos during the tests.
He said the samples will be taken to KEMRI’s research centre in Nairobi for further analysis.
Ali said his administration will also work closely with KEMRI to research on Kala-azar and cancer diseases that have caused many deaths in Kargi area.
He said the county is holding talks with KEMRI to establish a disease research centre in the county.
Last Thursday, health officials said many of those who died of malaria in Marsabit and Baringo are children, women and the elderly.
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