President William Ruto has warned hospitals against exploiting poor patients, saying government funds are meant to serve the vulnerable, not enrich business owners.
Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with grassroots women leaders from Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, and Kisumu counties at Homa Bay State Lodge, Ruto cautioned that any hospital found to be taking money from poor patients would face his intervention. "All hospitals that try to take money from the poor will meet me.
Government money is for the poor, not for businessmen," he stated. He was accompanied by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Senator Moses Kajwang.
Ruto's statement comes days after he cautioned government-run hospitals, especially dispensaries and Level 4 facilities, that continue to demand payment for outpatient services.
