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Duale: 164 infants, 14 mothers died during Kiambu doctors’ strike

Health and Wellness

Duale: 164 infants, 14 mothers died during Kiambu doctors’ strike

According to the Health CS, attendance in key hospitals, including Thika Level 5 and Kiambu County Referral Hospital, dropped sharply during the industrial action. The number of patients seeking care fell from 80,452 between June and August 2024 to 54,282 in the same period of 2025, leaving more than 26,000 people without medical attention.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Nov 2025

Duale: Kiambu lost mothers and infants during doctors’ strike

Health and Wellness

Duale: Kiambu lost mothers and infants during doctors’ strike

Earlier this month, KMPDU reported that more than 105 people had died in Kiambu hospitals since the strike began in May. Union chairperson James Githinji said two major hospitals in the county recorded 53 infant deaths in September alone.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 30 Oct 2025

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