×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Outcry over declining services at Vihiga County Referral Hospital

The Vihiga county referral hospital entrance where doctors are striking. [Brian Kisanji/Standard]

Vihiga County Referral Hospital (VCRH) continues to draw public outrage, following increasing reports of dwindling services.

Patients who recently sought services at the facility told The Sunday Standard that they are routinely sent to buy basic medicines, travel elsewhere for scans, or seek treatment in private hospitals for services that should be available locally.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in