Davji Bhimji Atellah
Davji Bhimji Atellah is the Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), known for his advocacy on behalf of medical professionals in Kenya. He has been vocal about issues affecting healthcare workers, particularly concerning salaries and working conditions. Recently, Atellah warned of a potential strike due to the government's proposed salary cuts for intern doctors, which he argues violates prior agreements made in a Collective Bargaining Agreement. He emphasizes the importance of upholding agreed-upon pay structures and has mobilized interns to prepare for action in response to government decisions that undermine their compensation.
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Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah accused the government of engaging in what he termed 'backdoor negotiations' without transparency or public participation.
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Doctors' strike cripples health services in KakamegaKenya· 2025-05-06
Atellah has warned of a potential doctors' strike if the Ministry of Health fails to honor the salary agreement for intern doctors.
KMPDU warns of strike if government slashes intern payKenya· 2025-02-19
Atellah has warned of a possible doctors' strike over unpaid salary agreements for intern doctors.
KMPDU warns of strike as government slashes intern payKenya· 2025-02-18