Kenya doctors end strike after deal with government

Thousands of doctors working in Kenya's public hospitals have agreed to end a 100-day strike after reaching a deal with government.

Thousands of physicians called off their 100-day strike over pay and working conditions. 

Dozens of people died during the strike as majority of Kenyans couldn't afford private healthcare. 

Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, Ouma Oluga, said the government and union officials signed a deal to address pay and other issues in dispute.

He said the biggest achievement in the agreement is that doctors now will work just 40 hours a week and will be compensated for extra hours.

SOURCE: ALJAZEERA