Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is urging patients seeking non-emergency services to seek care elsewhere due to increased congestion and long waiting times. This directive comes in response to a rise in patient volume caused by ongoing strikes affecting health services in various counties.

• The hospital is experiencing a significant increase in patients, leading to delays, particularly for non-emergency services.
• Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), a national referral facility, is overwhelmed.
• The congestion is a direct result of strikes by healthcare providers, including nurses and clinical officers, impacting over 20 counties.