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May 31, 2025
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Kiambu family cries for justice after 11-month-old baby dies due to alleged medical negligence

Kiambu family cries for justice after 11-month-old baby dies due to alleged medical negligence

A video clip that went viral on social media earlier this week showed James Muiruri carrying his grandson who died on Tuesday after he reportedly failed to get medical attention.The baby had trouble b.....

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A family from Turiru Village in Kiambu County is seeking justice after their 11-month-old baby died due to alleged medical negligence. They claim the infant was unable to receive necessary care while suffering from pneumonia.

  • The family reports the baby died after failing to get treatment, as they couldn't afford the required 20K for admission to a private facility.
  • James Muiruri, the grandfather, criticized the healthcare system and the impact of a doctors' strike at Igegania Hospital.
  • The baby’s mother, Regina Wanjiku, expressed her despair, stating she only had 400 to use for the emergency.

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