Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho on Thursday waivered medical bills for 64 patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. The county boss said that the decision was reached as one of the ways to celebrate Jamhuri day.
The patients had remained stuck at the facility after their families failed to raise the balance to clear their bills. The second time governor, also ODM Deputy Leader, wished the patients the best of luck as they leave the facility back to their homes.
The patients had different forms of complications. Mvita Member of Parliament Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir was presented when he made the declaration.
"Today afternoon I authorized a complete waiver of hospital bills for all patients who have been discharged but have not been released because of nonpayment of bills at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. This is in line with our tradition of assisting the less fortunate during Jamhuri day celebrations," he said.
He added: "This directive facilitated the release of 64 patients who will now have an opportunity of spending the holiday festivities with their families and friends. Also present during the release of the patients was Hon. Abdul Samad Shariff Nassir the Mvita Member of Parliament. As we commemorate this auspicious occasion, let us also honour and appreciate the sacrifices of our founding fathers by promoting cohesion and peaceful coexistence."
Joho has put in place different measures to provide better health care to Mombasa residents.