Davji Atellah
Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), known for advocating for the rights and welfare of medical professionals in Kenya. He has been vocal about issues affecting healthcare workers and has recently made headlines by addressing the ongoing medical cover dispute involving the Public Officers Medical Fund (POMF), criticizing the government for failing to pay hospital bills and leaving public servants in dire situations despite their contributions to the scheme.
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Kenya:
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said the union and the hospital had committed to moving from discussions to implementing measures affecting doctors at the facility.
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Kenya:
Dr Davji Atellah is taking his advocacy for doctors into elective politics after declaring his bid for the Lang’ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
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United Kingdom:
Dr. Davji Atellah from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union opposed the quarantine facility plan.
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Kenya:
Dr. Davji Atellah briefs the media on Kenya's unpreparedness on Ebola epidemic.
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Kenya:
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah addresses a press conference in Nairobi alongside union officials.
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Kenya:
Davji Atellah confirmed the end of the strike, describing the agreement as a significant step toward improving healthcare workers’ welfare.
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Kenya:
Davji Atellah claimed some private facilities avoid hiring Kenyan doctors as a way to challenge illegal contracts and demand fair pay.
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Kenya:
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah said in a statement following the signing with Chief Executive Officer Joshua Clinton Okise.
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Kenya:
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said unemployment among health workers continues to strain the healthcare system.
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Kenya:
Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU).
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