Kenyans accuse Kenyatta National Hospital of rape, abuse of patients

Hundreds of Kenyans have held a peaceful demonstration at the country's largest public hospital to demand that management act on allegations of rape and sexual harassment of patients.
Protesters march along the streets of Nairobi holding placards against the rape allegation by staff of Kenyatta national hospital in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Protesters allege it is difficult for victims of sexual assault to go to police, an
Protesters march along the streets of Nairobi holding placards against the rape allegation by staff of Kenyatta national hospital in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Protesters allege it is difficult for victims of sexual assault to go to police, an

NAIROBI: Hundreds of Kenyans have held a peaceful demonstration at the country's largest public hospital to demand that management act on allegations of rape and sexual harassment of patients.

Human rights activist Wanjeri Nderu estimates that more than 500 people responded today to a call on social media to demonstrate and present a petition demanding action by Kenyatta National Hospital.

Nderu says more than 30 women who demonstrated claim to have experienced sexual abuse at the hospital and others have given testimonies on social media.

One woman says a medic fondled her while she was partially conscious after surgery.

The hospital has denied the allegations. Kenya's health minister has ordered an investigation. 

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