[Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]The national government is expected to take over the Sh8 billion Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital, whose construction has stalled. The process of transferring the level six hospital to the national government, which is expected to complete and run the facility, has already started, Oparanya said. The Sh8 billion is the total amount needed to construct and equip the hospital. The hospital is expected to promote treatment of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, kidney ailments and heart problems. Kakamega health executive Collins Matemba said the 750-bed facility would be a game-changer in the provision of health services in the region.

Source: Standard Digital December 18, 2021 21:43 UTC