KNH reports surge in patient numbers amid doctors' strike

With medical care being hard to access in most public health facilities, KNH noted that patients in need of urgent treatment are flocking the facility, forcing staffers to work under immense pressure.

"The Maternity Department has been hardest hit, with the Labour Ward and Newborn Unit now handling more than twice their normal capacity. Sadly, some of the mothers and babies are arriving too late, and a few have had poor health outcomes despite the best efforts of our dedicated medical teams," said KNH in a statement.

"The increased demand for care has also placed immense pressure on essential hospital services such as operating theatres, the blood bank, and diagnostic services."

KNH assured that its staff members are working to attend to every patient, but "resources are stretched to the limit".

"We continue to do everything possible to save lives under these difficult circumstances," added KNH.

KNH however urged all striking doctors to return to work to minimize the rising pressure of patients seeking medical care, to avoid endangering their lives.