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Debts cripple health services at Vihiga hospital, says Health Executive Silas Kipkemboi

Kenya National Union of Nurses, Vihiga Branch Chairperson Zadock Miheso (seated right) and Secretary Caleb Maloba (left), flanked by other officials, address the Press at Mbale Rural Health Centre. [PHOTO: ERIC LUNGAI/STANDARD]

Services at the Vihiga Hospital have stalled after electricity was disconnected over debts amounting to Sh1.2 million.

The electricity was disconnected on Friday, posing a major risk to patients as the laboratory and theatre were adversely affected.

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