By FRANCIS MUREITHI More by this AuthorA 12-year-old girl from East Pokot has been detained at a Nakuru hospital over Sh100,000 bill. Chemtwa Nakwang’a, who has a heart condition, has been at the hospital for the past one week. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASEThe12-year-old girl from Tiaty constituency in East Pokot, Baringo County developed a heart condition which has affected her growth and general body development. AdvertisementDoctors say she has severe rheumatoid cardiovascular disease which requires an urgent surgery to save her life. “Since we don’t have a National Hospital Insurance Fund card, we are required to pay Sh1million for her to undergo an urgent heart surgery,” said Kanachom.

Source: Daily Nation July 09, 2020 14:46 UTC