Davji Atellah
United KingdompoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Dr. Davji Atellah from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union opposed the quarantine facility plan.
‘We don’t have another country to run to’: Kenyans fear US plan for Ebola quarantine site | EbolaUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Dr. Davji Atellah briefs the media on Kenya's unpreparedness on Ebola epidemic.
Doctors demand public participation on planned Ebola quarantine centre for Americans
Kenya· 2026-05-30
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah addresses a press conference in Nairobi alongside union officials.
KMPDU threaten strike over interdiction of Coast General Hospital CEO in MombasaKenya· 2026-02-23
Davji Atellah confirmed the end of the strike, describing the agreement as a significant step toward improving healthcare workers’ welfare.
Doctors' strike in Nairobi continues, KMPDU saysKenya· 2026-01-14
Davji Atellah claimed some private facilities avoid hiring Kenyan doctors as a way to challenge illegal contracts and demand fair pay.
Davji Atellah: Private hospitals exploit foreign doctors, block Kenyan medicsKenya· 2026-01-12
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah said in a statement following the signing with Chief Executive Officer Joshua Clinton Okise.
KMPDU, JOOTRH sign pact to protect doctors in Level 6 upgradeKenya· 2025-12-23
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said unemployment among health workers continues to strain the healthcare system.
Kenya to crack down on illegal pharmacies from 2026Kenya· 2025-12-21
Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU).
Unions threaten court action over freeze on Sh322b Kenya-US health dealKenya· 2025-12-20
Davji Atellah is the KMPDU Secretary General who criticized the proposed insurance plan.
We reject 'rigid controls', doctors tell Duale on insurance planKenya· 2025-12-17KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah confirmed the end of the strike, describing the agreement as a significant step toward improving healthcare workers’ welfare in the county.
Kiambu doctors call off 150-day strikeKenya· 2025-10-24KMPDU Secretary-General Dr Davji Atellah condemned the Council of Governors for dismissing the infant death claims as a ‘witch-hunt’.
'The fish rots from the head': ex-governor Nyoro warns of systemic failure in Kiambu health crisisKenya· 2025-10-08
Davji Atellah is the Secretary General of KMPDU who addressed a media briefing on the Kiambu healthcare crisis.
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priorityKenya· 2025-10-07
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said a health crisis has persisted in Kiambu County, which the governor has continued to ignore.
KMPDU slams governors over remarks on Kiambu infant deathsKenya· 2025-10-06
Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and is leading the strike against Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
Doctors to join their striking Kiambu colleagues starting WednesdayKenya· 2025-10-04Davji Atellah, the Secretary-General of KMPDU, accuses county leaders of playing 'ego games' at the expense of people's lives.
Battle of egos: Counties accused of derailing progress in health sectorKenya· 2025-10-03
Davji Atellah argued the notice has been necessitated by the worsening health situation in Kiambu.
Health workers issue fresh nationwide strike noticeKenya· 2025-09-30
Davji Atellah has said insurers are overstepping their mandate by dictating where patients should seek treatment.
Doctors now accuse insurance firms of undermining healthcareKenya· 2025-08-20KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah criticized insurance companies for interfering with patient care.
KMPDU slams 'cartel-like' insurers after Nairobi Hospital prices disputeKenya· 2025-08-19KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah declared that the union will not call off the strike until the county complies with existing court directives.
Doctors' strike persist as health crisis deepens in Kiambu countyKenya· 2025-07-22
Davji Atellah is the Secretary General of KMPDU who issued statements about the strike and the interns.
Doctors' union wants interns out of Kiambu as strike bites day 55Kenya· 2025-07-21
Davji Atellah said doctors at the hospital had raised concerns over the lack of medical insurance and delays in basic salary arrears.
MTRH doctors demand medical cover, pay arrears in fresh welfare pushKenya· 2025-07-20Davji Atellah, the Secretary-General of KMPDU, expressed concerns about police violence affecting health workers.
Health unions urge dialogue on police violence as protests strain hospitalsKenya· 2025-07-05
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah welcomed the move, describing it as a historic milestone.
Win for doctors as 1,800 interns posted with Sh206,000 monthly payKenya· 2025-07-02
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah during a press conference in Nairobi.
Health ministry posts record 6,484 interns to hospitalsKenya· 2025-07-01Davji Atellah is the Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union who has spoken about the ongoing doctors' strike.
Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHCKenya· 2025-05-13
KMPDU Secretary-General Dr. Davji Atellah praised Duale’s tone, saying, 'When someone shows intention to implement, we give them space to act.'
Duale, KMPDU chart path to boost doctors' pay, working conditionsKenya· 2025-05-10
Dr. Davji Atellah rated the administration’s performance as below par regarding healthcare.
Kenya Kwanza's sweet health promise suffers funding painsKenya· 2025-05-04
Dr Davji Atellah, secretary general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, warned that healthcare services would be paralysed if the counties ignored the deadline.
'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to countiesKenya· 2025-05-04Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General who discusses the ongoing issues regarding intern remuneration and strikes.
Health workers fed up as strikes, broken promises mar Labour DayKenya· 2025-04-30
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah stated there is a lot of interference in registration of foreign practitioners.
Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegallyKenya· 2025-04-30
