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.
Maureen Kinyanjui