Two county hospitals in Kenya get Sh800m cancer diagnostic equipment

Deputy President William Ruto (second left) in the house of Mwana Juma Ali (left) that was connected to electricity in Likoni, Mombasa County, yesterday. Area MP Mashoud Mwahima and Kenya Power MD Ben Chumo (right) were also present.[PHOTO: KELVIN KARANI/ STANDARD

It was a relief for cancer and kidney patients after the Government announced yesterday that it had acquired Sh800 million diagnostic and treatment equipment for two hospitals in Kwale County.

Deputy President William Ruto said that the equipment was being installed in Kinango and Msambweni hospitals and would be launched next month.