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MPs jolted by death of Murunga, ask for better medical care

Justus Murunga

Matungu MP Justus Murunga who collapsed and died on November 14, 2020 aged 59.

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By  Samwel Owino

Reporter

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Matungu MP Justus Murunga, was first rushed him to Matungu Sub-county Hospital in Kakamega County.
  • He was referred to St Mary's Mission Hospital; his conditioned worsened while shuttling between the two facilities.


MPs now want a helicopter on standby to evacuate them to a well-equipped hospital in case of an emergency.

This comes after the death of Matungu MP Justus Murunga, which was blamed on the lack of oxygen in local hospitals.

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