[Marsabit governor Ali Mohammud during the past distribution of relief food to families affected by hunger. He has exuded confidence that nurses will sign a return to work deal on Monday.] (Photo/Star.)
Marsabit County nurses are set to end a three month strike on Monday after they held talks with the county leadership, governor Mahammud Ali has said.
Ali said the his government has been engaging the nurses in talks and expressed confidence that the nurses will sign a return to work deal on Monday.
This comes as Maralia hit Marsabit county that has killed about 30 people in North Horr.
Ali promised to supply modern equipment to public health facilities, motivate nurses and improve working environment to enable health workforce curb diseases.
"We are hopeful that nurses will resume to work to help locals at this critical time", he said.
On Thursday, the governor lauded the nurses who have already resumed to work.
"Following malaria outbreak the nurses came in to help those suffering from the disease", he said.
He said other agencies such as Red Cross are also helping to fight the disease.
The county boss noted that the county government is closely working with the national government to establish a Kenya Medical Training College and a disease research centre in the county.
Ali added that his administration has set aside Sh100 million to set up the training facility which provide enough health workers during times of emergencies.