Mbagathi Hospital Hit With New Orders Over Treatment of Patients
The High Court was forced to intervene amid an escalating war between the hospital and a government agency...
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The High Court has ordered Mbagathi Hospital to resume treating inmates referred by the Kenya Prisons Service (KFS), despite an ongoing dispute over Ksh12 million in unpaid medical bills. The ruling, issued on Monday, September 8, by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, emphasizes the constitutional right to health for all persons, including those in custody.
- Mbagathi Hospital had suspended services due to unpaid debts dating back to 2018, with only Ksh6.7 million of the total Ksh12 million debt paid.
- The State Department for Correctional Services has been given 14 days to make a substantial payment of not less than Ksh10 million.
- The order will remain in effect until October 8, 2025, with a court mention scheduled for October 7 to review compliance.
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