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Originally published by Nation CountiesMarch 19, 2026
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No cash, no ambulance: Dispute over Governor Cheboi pledge exposes cracks in Baringo health system
In Baringo, critically ill patients have to raise up to Sh9,000 first before ambulances can move...
✨ Key Highlights
A dispute over ambulance charges in Baringo county has highlighted significant issues within its healthcare system, contradicting Governor Benjamin Cheboi's claims of free ambulance services for referred patients.
- Residents report being forced to pay between Sh5,000 and Sh9,000 for ambulance transfers, even for hospital-initiated referrals.
- The Baringo County Government insists charges only apply for self-requested transfers, but multiple accounts suggest otherwise.
- Delays in patient transfers due to payment demands are raising concerns about healthcare rationing based on ability to pay, with some families reporting worsening patient conditions.
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