This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.
Huddah Monroe's Scathing Review of Nairobi Hospital ¶
On August 5, 2019, socialite Huddah Monroe took to social media to express her disappointment with the services she received at Nairobi Hospital. Her experience was a stark contrast to the hospital's reputation as one of the best in Kenya.
According to Huddah, her cousin was misdiagnosed at the hospital, which led to a delay in treatment. She claimed that the medical staff were more concerned with their personal phone calls than attending to the patients' needs.
Huddah's post sparked a heated debate online, with some people sharing their own negative experiences with the hospital. Others, however, defended Nairobi Hospital, citing their own positive experiences.
One user, Lorna Kiyayi, shared a similar story of how her uncle was misdiagnosed at Nairobi Hospital. She claimed that it took another hospital, MP Shah, to correctly diagnose her uncle's stage 4 lung cancer.
Another user, Mwaniki Caroline, shared her own experience of being neglected by the hospital's staff after a laparoscopic surgery. She claimed that she had to call her doctor to complain about the lack of care she received.
On the other hand, some users defended Nairobi Hospital, citing their own positive experiences. One user, Mukami Doris, shared a story of how the hospital's doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to save her son's life in 2010.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether Huddah's expose will lead to any changes at Nairobi Hospital. One thing is certain, however, that the hospital's reputation has taken a hit in the eyes of many Kenyans.
