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Nairobi, Kenya
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Unity Wins: A New Dawn for Our Interns
Comrades, there was a time when young doctors had to take to the streets simply to demand internship postings and fight for salaries already guaranteed under our CBA. The struggles of 2024 tested our resolve, but they also proved the power of unity and collective action.
Today, we are proud to say that those sacrifices have borne fruit.
As confirmed by the Ministry of Health, the 2026/2027 cohort of medical interns will commence internship on 1st July 2026, with a seamless transition into service and timely payment of their salaries. Pre-interns have also been invited to collect their offer letters during the official flag-off ceremony on Monday, 29th June.
This is more than an administrative milestone, it is the result of relentless advocacy, collective bargaining, and the unwavering solidarity of doctors who refused to accept injustice as the norm. Together, we have helped dismantle the culture of delayed postings and uncertainty that once defined the internship process.
This victory belongs to every doctor who marched, every leader who negotiated, and every member who stood firm in defending the rights and dignity of our profession.
To the incoming 2026/2027 interns, congratulations and welcome to service. May you begin your journey knowing that your predecessors stood together to make this path smoother for you.
When we stand united, we don't just solve today's problems, we build a better future for generations to come.
In Solidarity,
Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah
Secretary-General,
KMPDU.
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A proud moment unveiling a Proudly Kenyan Newborn Phototherapy Machine 🇰🇪
Locally developed, efficient, easy use, available spare parts & costs 25% of imported devices.
Led by Prof. Eng George Kamucha (technical), Prof. Grace Irimu (clinical).
KEBS approved, clinical trials next.
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Please don't risk your children's health - get them vaccinated> Child with measles dies in Alder Hey as health officials fear outbreak - Liverpool Echo liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv…
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Child dies from measles in UK as health officials warn of outbreak risk #UnitedKingdom #MeaslesOutbreak
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In Liverpool only 73% have had both MMR doses, one of the lowest in the country.
In 2016, the UK was declared measles free. Now, Alder Hey has treated 17 children with measles in just the last month!
The number of deaths is going to continue to increase.
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv…
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Measles is horrible. Problem is no matter how good the science and data we are dealing with a population that is traumatized by government that anything government affiliated is approached with extreme caution. I understand why leadership and governance is key for strong healthcare systems
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The Ministry of Health has today launched a Nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella vaccine and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Campaign, which will run from 5th to 14th July 2025 across all 47 counties. The campaign seeks to protect children from life-threatening but preventable diseases, with a focus on increasing coverage for these critical vaccines.
Children aged between 9 and 59 months will receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine, while those aged 9 months to 14 years will be targeted with the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine.
The national launch event held at Githogoro Grounds in Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi, was officiated by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, EGH.
The Ministry is working closely with county governments, development partners and frontline health workers to ensure the campaign reaches every eligible child across the country.
I have not seen measles for a long time until the last 2 months when I managed children with confirmed cases of measles. It was not a pretty sight. (Some adults were also affected) . I support the 10-Day Nationwide Vaccine Campaign Against Typhoid and Measles–Rubella by MOH which is essential in curbing the spread of these illnesses.
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We are currently accepting applications for neonatology fellowship positions starting in 2026! Come join our great program in Vancouver! 🌊⛷️🏔️ #neotwitter #nicu
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@UBCPediatrics @souvik_neo @julkatcha
The "0" polio dose, referring to the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV), is typically given within the first 14 days of a child's life, ideally within 24 hours after birth.
If this dose has not been given by 14 days wait until the child is six weeks old, and then give OPV1 together with other routine EPI vaccines. The at 10 and 14 weeks.
