KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah warned that doctors across the country would stage a nationwide strike if the government failed to make the discussions public within the given timeline.
Speaking on Thursday, Dr Atellah said the union was concerned about the secrecy surrounding the alleged negotiations and demanded immediate transparency from the government regarding the proposed facility.
According to the union, healthcare workers and the public have a right to know the nature of the discussions, the intended purpose of the facility and the possible implications for the country’s health system.
Dr Atellah said the government must clarify whether Kenya had agreed to host an Ebola quarantine or treatment centre and explain the terms under which such an arrangement would operate.
The union argued that any discussions involving infectious disease containment facilities should involve healthcare professionals, public health experts and relevant stakeholders before decisions are made.
KMPDU further warned that failure to openly communicate on the matter could fuel fear, misinformation and anxiety among healthcare workers and members of the public.
The doctors’ union also questioned whether adequate safety measures, infrastructure and preparedness plans had been considered before any negotiations were undertaken.
Dr Atellah maintained that healthcare workers should not be excluded from decisions involving public health emergencies, especially those related to highly infectious diseases such as Ebola.
The union’s statement has sparked widespread public debate, with Kenyans on social media expressing mixed reactions over the reported plans and the government’s silence on the matter.
Some leaders and health experts have called for calm, urging authorities to provide factual information to avoid unnecessary panic and speculation.
Others have defended the need for international cooperation in disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness, saying global partnerships remain important in strengthening healthcare systems.
However, KMPDU insists that transparency and public participation must come first before any commitments are made.