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C-section births are the new cash cow for doctors

By Dr Mercy Korir and Mercy Kahenda | 5yrs ago

Sella Pirra during an interview with the Standard at her home in Soilo, Nakuru County, on September 25, 2020. She underwent the Caeserain section for her three children. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

Kenyan mothers are now more likely to be delivered via caesarean section (CS) compared to three years ago, according to data on payouts made to hospitals as compensation for birth-related services.

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