Nairobi Hospital has closed its facilities for 48 hours in solidarity with private hospitals after seven KMPDU officials were jailed for one month. The Labour court jailed union officials for contempt of court on Monday, over the strike that began on December 5, 2016. [VIDEO] Doctors' union officials jailed one month for contempt of courtMore on this: Shaved prisoner Oluga receives guests as doctors' jail term beginsNairobi Hospital issued a statement on Wednesday announcing a 48-hour closure of its main hospital, Warwick and Galleria facilities. Kenya Medical Association head Jacqueline Kitulu said on Tuesday that doctors in Kenya's private healthcare system will protest the jailing of the seven officials. More on this: Appeals court frees doctors' union officials, talks to resume

Source: The Star February 15, 2017 06:45 UTC