By Mercy Atieno.

Kenya Medical Practitioners,Pharmacist and Dental Union KMPDU official have called on the National Government to provide security for doctors in the volatile Kerio Valley.

Speaking to the press KMPDU North rift secretary Mulei Kamozi said, security of doctors in Elgeyo Marakwet,  Turkana and Baringo Counties is at risk.

“We are calling on the National Government through the Ministry of interior to provide security for our doctors in those volatile regions,as we are talking their security is at risk and we  not allow them to work under shuck conditions,” said the KMPDU Northrift boss.

He further called on both three National days County governments in said region to build more hospitals to avoid congestion  in the Eldoret Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH).

“It’s sad that in Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo and West Pokot counties we have no hospitals , we urge both governments to construct more hospitals,” he added.

Edited By Kamadi Amata.