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Influx of Ugandan patients big challenge for Busia health sector

Busia Governor Sospiter Ojaamong speaks about his achievements since he was a member of parliament of Amagoro Constituency. BY CHRISPEN SECHERE

A large number of Ugandans seek medical care in Kenya, piling pressure on public hospitals in Busia.

This is according to Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong who said that this over-stretches the health budget since the county government makes allocations only for the local population.

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