Healthcare workers have opposed President William Ruto's recent decision to cut funding for oversight councils within the Ministry of Health, warning that the move could compromise service delivery.
A cut in funding, they argue, will delay push by patients for justice whenever a health provider is accused of malpractice.
Their concerns follow Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, which cleared plans to merge some parastatals and councils while dissolving others as part of a broader restructuring initiative.
Among the councils affected are the Nurses' Council, Clinical Officers Council, and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), which play critical roles in regulating healthcare professionals and facilities.
