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Medic says hospital receives 200 GBV cases every month

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Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret handles over 200 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) every month, a medic has revealed.

Dr Wycliffe Kosgei, speaking on behalf of MTRH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Wilson Aruasa, said data indicates that in every three women assaulted, one involves sexual abuse, with some being infected with HIV.

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