Hospitals Given 7-Day Ultimatum After KNH Murders

A recent murder of a patient at KNH sparked concerns over security inside referral hospitals...

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The government has mandated all national referral hospitals to submit security and operational audit reports within seven days following a murder at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

The directive was issued by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on July 21.
A 52-year-old male patient was murdered in Ward Seven, raising serious concerns about hospital safety.
This incident follows previous security breaches at KNH, highlighting ongoing risks to both patients and staff.

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