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Medical interns to receive Sh965m monthly stipends and accrued arrears

Striking medics

Doctors, nurses and medical interns protest outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi on April 9, 2024.


 

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Health CS Barasa asked the interns to liaise with their respective departments for further clarifications on the payments.
  • The CS further reaffirmed her commitment to resolving pending issues among other challenges facing the health sector.

Some 3,747 health professionals are to receive over Sh965 million as monthly stipends and accrued arrears to strengthen the provision of healthcare services.

Among the interns to benefit from the payments include degree holders Medical Officer (826), Pharmacists (274), Dentists (71), Clinical Officers (140), Nursing Officer (1,185) and diploma Clinical Officer Interns (1,251).