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Governors Warn of Health Crisis as Doctors Flee for Greener Pastures
The Council of Governors (CoG) is raising alarm over the exodus of Kenyan health professionals, claiming it leaves the country’s 50 million citizens with inadequate medical care.
“The number of doctors is already too low,” warned CoG Health Committee Chairperson Muthomi Njuki, a stark picture further complicated by the departure of doctors seeking “greener pastures” abroad.
According to CoG data, a staggering 362 doctors are currently abroad on study leave, with another 229 still pursuing postgraduate training. While 135 have completed their scholarships and are expected to return, fears persist that they may opt for private practice or transfers, further exacerbating the shortage.
“This translates to only 14 doctors for every 10,000 Kenyans,” Njuki lamented, emphasizing the critical need to retain the best talent. “We can’t keep exporting our creme de la creme and leave our people with limited options.”
The issue is compounded by a paradoxical situation. While Kenya grapples with a lack of doctors, it simultaneously struggles to employ its graduating nurses due to budgetary constraints. “We advertise for 30 positions and receive 600 applications,” Njuki revealed, highlighting the stark imbalance between available resources and qualified personnel.
The Ministry of Health, however, maintains that the country trains enough doctors to meet its needs. “We train for both the Kenyan market and international opportunities,” stated Dr. Bartilol Kigen, a senior official at the Ministry.
Paul Mackenzie Charged with Murder of 191 Children
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers were arraigned on Tuesday for the alleged murder of 191 children, whose remains were found in mass graves inside a coastal forest. The horrific discovery, involving over 400 bodies in total, marks one of the deadliest cult-related tragedies in recent history.
All defendants, except one deemed mentally unfit, pleaded not guilty before a court in Malindi. Prosecutors accuse Mackenzie of manipulating his Good News International Church followers into believing starvation would grant them entry to heaven before the apocalypse. Tragically, this indoctrination led to the deaths of numerous adults and children within the secluded settlements scattered across the vast Shakahola forest.
This isn’t Mackenzie’s first encounter with justice. He already faces terrorism, manslaughter, and torture charges related to the mass deaths. Additionally, a December conviction for unlicensed film distribution landed him a 12-month jail sentence. Former members paint a disturbing picture of Mackenzie’s control, forbidding education and healthcare, labelling these institutions as “Satanic.”
While cooperating with the investigation, Mackenzie awaits his next court appearance alongside his co-defendants on March 7th, where a bond hearing will be held.
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