State to control doctors, hospital charges in Bill

A doctor with his patient. A council dominated by government officials to determine and cap medical fees in the proposed law. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Kenya will start controlling medical bills and doctors’ fees if Parliament adopts a proposed law that aims to curb the surge in hospital expenses.

Hospital charges will be determined and capped by an 11-member council that includes the Principal Secretary for Health, the Attorney General and an official from the Council of Governors.

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