Skip to main content

Negligent Medical Practices: A Threat to Mothers' Lives

N

Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.

Medical negligence is a growing concern in our healthcare system, with many mothers falling victim to the careless practices of nurses and doctors.

While modernization would suggest that mothers' healthcare should be better, the reality is that many women continue to suffer at the hands of our medical practitioners.

A recent case highlights the severity of this issue. A new mother experienced abnormal stomach cramping and alarming bleeding after giving birth, only to discover a rotten bandage in her body months later.

According to the woman, it took 30 minutes for the bandage to be removed, leaving her with a painful and potentially life-threatening situation.

When she confronted the nurses and doctors who helped her through the birth process, they dismissed her concerns, saying that forgetting a bandage was a common and normal occurrence.

This is a disturbing trend that needs to be addressed. Many women have had to deal with foul smells and life-threatening mistakes after giving birth, and it's time for us to take action.

As we mourn the loss of mothers who have fallen victim to medical negligence, we must also demand better from our healthcare system.

https://i2.wp.com/d2al9991yn6hgk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/22055026/Illustration-one.jpg?fit=728%2C546&ssl=1

Be the first to react

Follow the next update

Build Nyakundi Report with us

Join the official channels for story alerts, video drops, and updates readers can forward. Call 0710 280 973.

Support

Support this reporting

M-Pesa support recorded against this story.

Send support →

Stay close

Get the briefing

Major updates by email. No spam.

Get email brief →

Share

Save share card

Download a clean portrait card for sharing.

Save image →