Women protest after rape allegations at Kenya hospital

(23 Jan 2018) 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 on Tuesday 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.
Activist Njeri Mwangi said that women "complained they were raped on their way to their newborn babies", who were on a different floor.
One woman said a medic fondled her while she was partially conscious after surgery.
The hospital has denied the allegations, but a spokesman on Tuesday confirmed they received a petition from activists which they will review, taking action "where appropriate".
Kenya's health minister has ordered an investigation.

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