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Health CS blames counties for shortage of specialist doctors in referral facilities

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Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has blamed county governments for the shortage of specialist doctors in County Referral hospitals.

Speaking after she toured of Mwai Kibaki Hospital in Othaya, the CS said counties are allowing doctors to go for specialist training while paying for their services thus creating shortages.

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