A day in the life of a Nairobi gynaecologist

KENYA: The average Nairobi gynaecologist handles 25-35 patients over an eight-hour period every day. That translates into about six patients an hour, or one patient every 10 minutes. But the question is: What quality of medical care can each patient receive in such a short time?

For Dr Mutiso, each day begins at 3am, if there are no emergencies. After morning prayers, a run and a quick session at the gym, he has a light breakfast and is ready for the day by 5.30am. Next is an online review of newspapers, email, social media and his schedule for the day.