
Kenya and Italy have signed an agreement with GKSD Group to construct 15 new hospitals across the country, according to KBC. Speaking at the signing ceremony, President William Ruto said the partnership will deliver 13 Level 5 county referral hospitals and 2 Level 6 national teaching and referral hospitals. The project forms part of efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure nationwide, with the facilities expected to strengthen referral services at both county and national levels.
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