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Evans Kidero threatens to halt Govt’s free maternity plan in Nairobi

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero

Nairobi: Government’s plan to offer free maternity services in public hospitals in the city could be cancelled if the Ministry of Health does not reimburse Sh165.1 million it owes Nairobi City County.

Governor Evans Kidero has threatened to cancel the plan and start charging patients seeking the services if the ministry does not reimburse the money.

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