Medic raises alarm over growing number of abandoned patients in Bungoma

Webuye County Hospital has dozens of patients stuck in wards long after completing treatment. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Bungoma County medics have raised concern over the growing number of patients being abandoned in hospitals by relatives, police officers, and even Good Samaritans, leaving them stranded long after treatment.

Speaking on Tuesday at Webuye County Hospital, Medical Superintendent Dr David Wanikina said the practice has overstretched health facilities and created humanitarian and logistical challenges.