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Bill seeks to end body detention, guarantee emergency care

Patients at a hospital in Kisumu.[Courtesy]

Public health facilities will soon be compelled to offer emergency services before demanding payment.

Hospitals will also suffer legal penalties for holding bodies as collateral for unpaid medical fees once amendments to the Health Act are approved.

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