Davji Atellah

Davji Atellah

politician Kenya

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
142,298
Power
281$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 6.00 0.24% +10% 53,771,296 142,298 $106,000 281$
Totals 3 53,771,296 142,298 $106,000 281$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah declared that the union will not call off the strike until the county complies with existing court directives. 5

The Standard: Doctors' strike persist as health crisis deepens in Kiambu county

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah is the Secretary General of KMPDU who issued statements about the strike and the interns. 7

The Standard: Doctors' union wants interns out of Kiambu as strike bites day 55

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah said doctors at the hospital had raised concerns over the lack of medical insurance and delays in basic salary arrears. 6

The Standard: MTRH doctors demand medical cover, pay arrears in fresh welfare push

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah, the Secretary-General of KMPDU, expressed concerns about police violence affecting health workers. 7

The Standard: Health unions urge dialogue on police violence as protests strain hospitals

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah welcomed the move, describing it as a historic milestone. 9

The Standard: Win for doctors as 1,800 interns posted with Sh206,000 monthly pay

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah during a press conference in Nairobi. 8

The Standard: Health ministry posts record 6,484 interns to hospitals

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah is the Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union who has spoken about the ongoing doctors' strike. 5

The Standard: Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary-General Dr. Davji Atellah praised Duale’s tone, saying, 'When someone shows intention to implement, we give them space to act.' 7

The Standard: Duale, KMPDU chart path to boost doctors' pay, working conditions

Kenya Kenya: 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. 7

The Standard: 'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to counties