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Sh10b spent by Kenyans in hospitals abroad

Kenyans spend an estimated Sh10 billion ($120 million) annually on medical treatment abroad, the Ministry of Health has said.

Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said more than 10,000 Kenyans are flown to South Africa, Dubai or India annually for specialised treatment.

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