The County Government of Mombasa has dismissed 86 doctors from work after failing to report to their work stations.
The statement from county secretary CS Jeizan Faruk on Wednesday said that the 86 doctors have been sent letters and advance copies have been shared to their mails.
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Acting secretary-general Chibanzi Mwachonda is among those who have been listed by governor Hassan Joho's administration.
"Following the correspondences shared between the Department of Health and the County Public Service Board on the doctors strike, the Board pursuant to Section 59(1) (c) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, hereby conveys its decision vide Special Board meeting held on January 5, 2021, that all the doctors who have failed, refused and/or neglected to return to work be dismissed from County Services," Jeizan said.
The county government has directed the dismissed doctors to hand over all the properties belonging to the County Government to their supervisors.
Also, the administration has have enclosed their letters and advance copies have been shared to their mail.
"Kindly ensure the above doctors receive their letters and immediately update us on the progress of the dissemination of the letters, handover, and staff return for each of the facilities."
