Teen Fighting for Life After Botched Surgery

The private facility that undertook the operation insisted it followed required medical protocols and standards of care...

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A family in Nairobi is seeking justice after an alleged botched appendicectomy at a private hospital in Mathare left their 17-year-old daughter battling for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The patient reportedly underwent two unsuccessful operations and developed severe abdominal infection, prompting an investigation by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

The 17-year-old victim underwent two consecutive appendicectomy operations, with the first surgery being unsuccessful.
The private hospital claims adherence to all medical standards and states the mother signed a consent form, which the patient disputes.
KMPDC and the DCI have launched an investigation, with preliminary findings pointing to lapses in established medical procedures and crucial decision-making delays.

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