The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has appointed an audit firm to investigate the brain surgery mix up.
In a statement, the hospital’s Board of Management stated that it takes “any allegations of negligence very seriously and mandated the firm to give an independent and authoritative position on the matter and together with a comprehensive report.”
According to the Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager Simon Ithai, the Committee of the Board has also began its work to review the institutional processes that may have contributed to the mix up and institute structural where necessary.
“In view of these investigations, the Board wishes to urge all stakeholders to refrain from speculation and drawing any premature conclusions until the reports have been finalized,” he said.He stated that the Board remains open to submissions and suggestions and appealed to stakeholders to address their grievances in a manner that does not jeopardize the welfare of patients.
According to the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU), the registrars have to be supervised by university lecturers who are currently on strike.
The union’s Secretary General Ouma Oluga on Monday condemned the suspension of the doctor and the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer Lily Koros, calling it a knee-jerk reaction of a situation taken out of context and being blown out of proportion.
He stated that errors come about and should be dealt with as prescribed by the medical rules and procedures.