KMPDC Moves to Close Facility After Woman Gives Birth by Roadside

The move comes after the hospital allegedly denied the woman emergency services, forcing her to give birth by the roadside, a few meters from the facility...

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) is considering closing Kahawa Wendani Hospital after a woman was allegedly denied maternity services and forced to give birth by the roadside.

The hospital, registered as a Level 3B health centre, is expected to provide emergency stabilization services.
KMPDC CEO David Kariuki stated the facility was earmarked for closure due to its failure to assist the woman.
The incident occurred earlier this week and sparked public outrage after viral footage showed the hospital refusing the woman, who was later admitted to another facility and received care.

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