In a statement on her X platform, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged some individuals had been on a funds drive but the government had since waived the bills.
Nakhumicha highlighted that Dr. Amoth's nomination is in line with the powers conferred by Section 16(2) of the Health Act.
With the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from July 1, county leaders insist that the arrears must be cleared to avoid financial instability in public health facilities.
He criticized the government's plan to replace the NHIF with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), with Kenyans being urged to register with the latter.
CS Nakhumicha led a media engagement forum at which the transition was explained and its benefits highlighted.
They say that on top of struggling to understand SHIF calculations and the eTIMS systems, they are worried that the payments will leave them unable to sustain their businesses.
The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.
The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.
CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah told the press that they must fight for interns, as they are the most vulnerable group in the profession.
Government officials say they are heading to court to seek clearance to have all the medics fired and replaced.
The CS affirmed that there was no cause for alarm, despite revealing a staggering debt of Sh30 billion owed to NHIF.
The doctors have also taken a firm stance regarding the posting of interns, stating that it is non-negotiable.
Social Health Authority (SHA) Chairman Timothy Olweny confirmed the announcement that finally ends uncertainty on the matter.
The Embakasi East MP seeks to table the removal of CS Nakhumicha once the House recess ends.
The meeting christened as a whole-of-nation-approach dialogue called to find an amicable ground on the stalemate between doctors and the government over the 2017 CBA impasse hit a brick wall once again after close to six hours of dialogue
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha on Monday announced that the interns will report to their new station duties on April 1, 2024.
She also said that in the last 12 months, the county reported 3,329 confirmed malaria cases with a relatively low malaria incidence of 5.7 cases per 1000 population.
KMPDU Secretary-General Ghalib Salim said the Thursday deadline marks a critical juncture in the struggle for healthcare workers' rights and patient care in the Coast region.
The strike is the only way to bring the government to the negotiating table, says KMPDU Deputy Secretary-General Dennis Miskellah.