Mama Lucy Hospital Denies Blogger’s Negligence Claims, Cites Resolved 2018 Case -

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Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is threatening legal action against blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, accusing him of disseminating “misleading” information regarding a past case of alleged medical negligence. In a statement released earlier today, the hospital’s management claimed that Nyakundi’s recent post referencing a patient who allegedly had a cotton swab left inside her after surgery pertains to a case that occurred in 2018 and was “sorted.”

The hospital stated that attempts to reach Nyakundi for clarification on his post have been unsuccessful, alleging that he has ignored calls and text messages from the top management.

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“As a hospital that values efficiency, we shall not sit back and watch as someone tries to damage our image,” the statement read, confirming their intent to pursue legal action to compel the blogger to provide further details about his allegations. The hospital further emphasized its commitment to taking all public and patient concerns seriously.

This development comes amidst a separate, more recent and serious allegation of medical negligence leveled against Mama Lucy Hospital. A man, whose identity has been withheld, has come forward with a harrowing account of his wife suffering severe complications following a Cesarean section at the facility.

According to the husband’s statement, which was shared with the blogger, his wife experienced intense pain when attempting to use the restroom after the surgery. The persistent and worsening pain prompted the couple to seek a second opinion from a gynecologist, who recommended a CT scan. The scan, conducted at a private medical center, allegedly revealed the presence of surgical bandages left inside the patient’s pelvic cavity.

This discovery necessitated urgent corrective surgery to remove the foreign objects. While the procedure was reportedly successful, the family now faces a significant financial burden due to the unexpected medical expenses. The husband claims that attempts to hold Mama Lucy Hospital accountable for the alleged negligence were met with denial.

In his plea for public attention, the distraught husband urged the blogger to highlight his wife’s ordeal, stating, “I need the staff at Mama Lucy to be held accountable.”

The juxtaposition of the hospital’s strong denial regarding the older case and the emergence of a new, detailed accusation of a similar nature raises serious questions about patient safety and accountability at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. While the hospital management is actively disputing the blogger’s claims and threatening legal action, the fresh allegations from a patient’s spouse paint a concerning picture of potential medical negligence and its devastating consequences for affected families.

This is a developing story, and further investigations are expected to shed more light on both the 2018 case referenced by the blogger and the more recent allegations of retained surgical materials. The public will be keenly watching how Mama Lucy Hospital addresses these serious concerns and whether legal action against the blogger proceeds.