There is no water and more often than not, the nurse has had to dig into her pockets to buy water at Sh20 per jerrycan. NEGLIGENCEIn Taita-Taveta County, patients prefer seeking treatment in Tanzania than go to public hospitals. LACK OF DRUGSThe situation is not better at Kisumu County Hospital. Many families are poverty-stricken and cannot afford services or medicine at private hospitals,” Mr Jacob Mwangangi, a villager, told the Saturday Nation. Those who cross the border to Tanzania say they are tired of being referred to private pharmacies and laboratories.

Source: Daily Nation March 30, 2019 06:56 UTC