In Kenya, the governor of Nairobi has ordered that all state-run hospitals release any patients who have been detained due to unpaid bills.
Hospitals there routinely refuse to discharge patients until all medical bills have been paid.
Johnson Sakaja stated that the county government would cover the costs and described the waiver as a Christmas gift to allow people to spend time with their families.
Kenyans frequently complain that private and government-run hospitals charge exorbitant fees, preventing many from seeking treatment.
