A family that sued a private hospital for alleged negligence in the death of their 10-year-old son 27 years ago has lost the case. Last Friday, Nakuru High Court Judge Hilary Chemitei ruled there was nothing to justify the allegations of negligence on the side of the hospital and a doctor. Towett had sued the hospital, Dr Masiira Mukasa and Jeremiah Ndura Arela, an anaesthetist, on grounds of medical negligence. However, when the mother went to visit him the following day, the hospital asked for Sh2,000 so that he could be discharged. Despite dismissing the case, Chemitei said it was unfortunate that the boy lost his life, but in the absence of proof his hands were tied.

Source: Standard Digital May 03, 2021 22:00 UTC