Death at Top Kenya Hospital Sparks Safety Fears.
A man died at Kenya's biggest hospital after someone cut his throat on Thursday night. The killing made many people ask why the hospital does not keep its patients safe.
Nairobi leader Esther Passaris said the hospital must act fast to stop more deaths. She pointed out that a man died the same way at the same place ten years ago.
"Both times, the watching cameras did not work," Passaris said on social media. She thinks the deaths show big problems with safety at the hospital.
Police said Gilbert Kinyua, age 40, lay dead in his bed. The father of two came to Kenyatta National Hospital in December. Police found signs that someone had broken in to hurt him.
The head of the hospital, Dr. William Sigilai, said they feel very sad about the death. He told the dead man's family they were in his thoughts. The hospital works with police to learn what went wrong.
"We want everyone here to stay safe," Dr. Sigilai said. But many ask why the cameras did not catch the person who came to hurt Mr. Kinyua.
The case brings back bad memories. Ten years back, Cosmas Mutunga died from knife cuts in the same place. That time, the cameras did not work either.
The deaths make people wonder if Kenya's main public hospital can keep its sick people safe. Leaders want the hospital to make real changes fast.
A man died at Kenya's biggest hospital after someone cut his throat on Thursday night. The killing made many people ask why the hospital does not keep its patients safe.
Nairobi leader Esther Passaris said the hospital must act fast to stop more deaths. She pointed out that a man died the same way at the same place ten years ago.
"Both times, the watching cameras did not work," Passaris said on social media. She thinks the deaths show big problems with safety at the hospital.
Police said Gilbert Kinyua, age 40, lay dead in his bed. The father of two came to Kenyatta National Hospital in December. Police found signs that someone had broken in to hurt him.
The head of the hospital, Dr. William Sigilai, said they feel very sad about the death. He told the dead man's family they were in his thoughts. The hospital works with police to learn what went wrong.
"We want everyone here to stay safe," Dr. Sigilai said. But many ask why the cameras did not catch the person who came to hurt Mr. Kinyua.
The case brings back bad memories. Ten years back, Cosmas Mutunga died from knife cuts in the same place. That time, the cameras did not work either.
The deaths make people wonder if Kenya's main public hospital can keep its sick people safe. Leaders want the hospital to make real changes fast.
