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September 16, 2026
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KNH confirms death of quintuplets

KNH confirms death of quintuplets

Quintuplets admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialised neonatal care have died. KNH announced the tragic news on Wednesday, saying the five newborns, who were transferred from Thika Level Five Hospital, where they were born on September 13, had critically low bi..

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Five quintuplets who were transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialized neonatal care have tragically passed away. The newborns were born prematurely at Thika Level Five Hospital on September 13.

  • All five quintuplets died despite dedicated medical efforts.
  • The newborns were born at an extremely premature gestational age of 25 weeks.
  • KNH, the acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joel Lessan, expressed deep condolences to the mother, Mercy Kanini, and her family.

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