The Special Delegates Conference (#SDC) 2024 serves as a pivotal gathering of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU), uniting its top decision-making organ to deliberate on critical matters impacting the medical profession. This annual event underscores the union’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by healthcare workers and safeguarding the profession’s future.
This year’s agenda is centered on resolving pressing issues, including the prolonged internship deadlock that continues to impede the progression of young medical professionals. Delegates are also working on solutions for longstanding concerns, such as the persistent delays in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) arrears. Furthermore, the escalating mental health crisis among doctors has taken center stage, as the union seeks sustainable strategies to support its members’ well-being.
Amid these deliberations, the possibility of a NATIONAL DOCTORS’ STRIKE looms large. With unresolved grievances and deteriorating conditions in the healthcare system, the conference provides a platform for members to discuss the way forward. The outcomes of this high-stakes gathering will shape the direction of the union’s advocacy and influence the future of medical practice in Kenya.
