KNH Responds After Being Embroiled in Kidney Saga
This comes a day after the case was reported at the Capitol Hill Police Station...
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Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has issued a statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the removal of a transplanted kidney from a patient, following a police report filed by the patient. The incident refers to a woman whose transplanted kidney, donated by her brother, failed under mysterious circumstances.
- KNH stated the transplant recipient was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2022.
- The transplant occurred by February 12, 2025, after which the kidney did not function due to a blood clot, a rare complication.
- The hospital removed the kidney for the patient's health after determining it was not viable, discharging her on March 5 to resume dialysis.
- KNH CEO William Sigilai noted that in the 2024/2027 Financial Year, KNH performed 22 kidney transplants, with 21 successful outcomes.
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Govt Details Free SHA Services; KNH Responds in Kidney Saga; Nairobi Hospital Suspends Price Hikes - August 2025
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has detailed the free outpatient services now available at public health facilities (Level 2 to Level 4) under the Social Health Authority (SHA) for all registered Kenyans. In separate hospital news, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) issued a statement clarifying the circumstances around the removal of a transplanted kidney from a patient after a police report was filed. Meanwhile, The Nairobi Hospital has suspended its recently announced service price review following significant backlash and discussions with leading medical insurance providers. The suspension came after 12 insurers temporarily removed the hospital from their provider panels.
