At least 143 survivors of the Embakasi gas explosion have been treated and discharged from various Nairobi public hospitals.
Giving an update, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja the affected residents were at Mama Lucy and Mbagathi hospitals.
"As of now, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has treated 167 victims, comprising 142 adults and 25 children," he said.
Out of the 167 survivors at the facility, 143 have been treated and discharged after their conditions had been determined as stable by the doctors.
Sakaja announced that of the 24 patients who were critically injured at the facility, suffered more than 6o per cent burns.
Some 17 survivors have been referred to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital while seven have been rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital.
The governor noted that from the tragic incident, Mbagathi Hospital received 35 patients.
Out of the above, 15 were referred to KNH while 20 were discharged as at 9:03 am.
"In the wake of last night's devastating fire in Utawala, my heart goes out to every resident affected by this tragedy," Sakaja added.
The governor wished those injured and currently receiving treatment, a quick recovery.
Earlier, Sakaja waived all medical fees for the victims of the Embakasi fire incident.
"The County Government has also waived all medical fees at the County facilities attending to the injured and bereaved," he said.
Following the accident on Thursday night, Sakaja highlighted that the county's emergency response teams are on-site and on high alert to provide the necessary support.
Also, all County Health and Medical teams are said to be managing the situation and also working hand in hand with the County Disaster and Risk management teams who continue to provide the necessary support to the victims of the fire incident.
