In Kerio Valley, patients risk treatment under gunfire

Majority of health facilities are incapable of handling complex procedures like gunshot wounds.  [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]  

David Kipchumba Kipkore, a clinical officer attached to Chesongoch Mission Hospital was shot dead by bandits three years ago in Kerio Valley.

The 29-year-old was riding a motorbike home with two others when they were sprayed with bullets at Chemukutet near Kapkobil Centre. Only Kipkore died. Increased banditry attacks since July last year has forced many families to relocate from Kerio Valley. Patients to among others; Tot Sub County Hospital, Arror Mission Hospital, Chesongoch Mission Hospital and Kilos Dispensary have dropped. Most are located on the floor of Kerio Valley where attacks are frequent.