The government has announced that it will start advertising for doctors in Cuba and India.
The government will be looking to hire at least 188 doctors from the two countries who are experienced, unemployed and cheaper to pay than their local counterparts.
Kenya has 600 health facilities and about two-thirds of them do not have doctors.
An additional 198 doctors — priority given to Kenyans — will be hired on top of other foreign medical personnel.
“We’ll give local doctors priority but will also consider costs and exposure. The Salary and Numeration Commission has advised us on what we should pay medical personnel,” Eric Kiraithe said.
“When you compare what Kenyans pay for specialised treatment in India with Kenya, you will find we pay more here at home.”
Currently, the lowest-paid Indian general practitioner earns the equivalent of Sh.303,092 per year.
