The government has released an update following the completion of initial investigations at the health facility where Lucy Wambui died after a botched cosmetic surgery procedure.
Mary Muthoni, the Health Principal Secretary, reported that the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) found significant non-compliance by the clinic.
In a statement on November 2, Muthoni highlighted that the facility violated Sections 4 and 15 of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 253), which mandates that all healthcare professionals meet minimum requirements set by the Ministry of Health before operating.
“The inspection revealed that the facility was functioning below the required medical standards and failing to comply with patient safety regulations essential for safeguarding patients’ health,” Muthoni said.
Additionally, the PS announced that a second round of investigations is underway regarding the staff involved in Wambui’s treatment.
The ministry plans to assess the level of accountability before deciding on appropriate actions.
In the meantime, the KMPDC has ordered the immediate closure of the facility to protect public safety until all necessary corrective measures are implemented to ensure compliance with patient safety standards.
“The State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, through the KMPDC, is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare in Kenya and will continue to monitor compliance to protect the public.
Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available,” Muthoni stated.
This update follows the Ministry of Health’s announcement that investigations had begun to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of the middle-aged woman.
Muthoni explained that a team of experts was dispatched to the facility to evaluate whether professional standards were upheld during the cosmetic procedure preceding Wambui’s death.
“The Ministry of Health is deeply concerned about the report of Lucy Wambui’s tragic passing following complications from a surgical procedure at a Nairobi hospital.
Any evidence of malpractice or deviation from established norms will be addressed in accordance with applicable laws,” she affirmed.
However, the medical facility has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that Wambui had undergone plastic surgery at their clinic but was later transferred to Nairobi Hospital, where she ultimately died.
The facility’s owners, represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, have sought a court order to prevent the closure.
The facility’s owners dispute the Ministry of Health’s findings, claiming that they are fully registered and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Omari stated, “It is a registered medical facility certified as a hospital-level 3.
It holds all necessary medical licenses and doctors’ practicing certificates and has been operating for nearly a decade.
They underwent rigorous vetting to qualify as a hospital.”
“We urge Kenyans on social media to be cautious about spreading unverified information.
We hope our client will soon have the opportunity to clarify the circumstances surrounding some of the procedures performed, so that the truth can be revealed,” added lawyer Sophy Wanjala.
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