New facilities position Eldoret as a medical hub

Part of the new machines at the theatre room at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng/Standard]

Thousands of patients flock Asian countries in search of specialised treatment for various ailments despite the soaring travel and medical costs involved.

The decision is mostly informed by inadequate specialist doctors in Kenya, with most patients having to pool resources through fundraisers to seek relief abroad.