The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is experiencing an overwhelming surge in patient numbers due to the ongoing doctors' strike in Kiambu and Nairobi counties. This has led to immense pressure on staff and stretched resources at the facility.

• The Maternity Department has been particularly affected, with the Labour Ward and Newborn Unit handling more than twice their normal capacity.
• KNH stated that some mothers and babies are arriving too late, leading to poor health outcomes despite staff efforts.
• Essential services like operating theatres, the blood bank, and diagnostic services are under significant strain as KNH staff work to save lives under difficult circumstances.