×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Centres burst with patients after launch of universal coverage

A ward at Migori County Level Four Hospital. [File, Standard]

An incident where an expectant nurse died at the Migori County Hospital due to lack of blood has become the face of poor state of public hospitals in Nyanza.

Rosemary Owiti died in the theatre soon after giving birth due to excessive bleeding. Her husband, Felix Otieno, said his wife developed complications after delivery.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in