Union raises red flag over mass exodus of nursesThe provision of quality medical services in Uasin Gishu is under threat following an exodus of nurses from county-run hospitals, the Kenya National Union of Nurses (Knun) has said. Uasin Ngishu Knun secretary Kleen Mutai said the majority of the nurses leaving the county hospitals are between the ages of 21 to 35. Mr Mutai regretted that most of the medics who have undergone specialised training in critical areas such as the Intensive Care Unit have also left the country, causing a huge shortage. Mr Mutai said the patient-nurse ration is worrying, especially in Level 2 public hospitals in far-flung areas of the expansive county. He said that at one dispensary, only one person manned the facility yet many patients were in need of medical services.

Source: Daily Nation February 20, 2024 10:56 UTC