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(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, an employer shall defray any expenses reasonably incurred by an employee as the result of an accident arising out of, and in the course of the employers employment in respect of the following matters— (a) dental, medical, surgical or hospital treatment; (b) skilled nursing services; (c) the supply of medicine and surgical dressing; (d) travelling and subsistence in connection with the employee’s journey to and treatment in a place within Kenya where he was directed by his medical practitioner to go for treatment. and (e) the supply, maintenance, repair and replacement of artificial limbs, crutches, and other appliances and apparatus used by persons who are physically disabled. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), any damage to any appliance or apparatus specified in paragraph (1) (e) is deemed to be an injury. (3) The necessity, nature and sufficiency of any medical aid provided or to be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Part shall be determined by the Council.
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