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The sorry state of Siaya's health sector

Siaya governor James Orengo when he visited Bondo sub-county hospital last Monday. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

When it was upgraded to a level four hospital more than a decade ago and with the health functions devolved, residents of West Yimbo in Bondo sub-county expected that health needs would be well catered for.

However, Got-Agulu, the only referral facility that serves more than 28, 000 residents from five sub-locations, including three islands is a mere shell and is grossly understaffed, ill-equipped and perennially lacks essential drugs.

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