[Courtesy]A family that has had a loved one's body held at the Mater Hospital for two months following a hefty bill has been finally granted their wish to hold a funeral. The body of Priscillah Oendo was released to her husband, William Nyambuti, Thursday after the family moved to court. The body had been at Mater Hospital since January 8 when Oendo died of cardiac arrest. According to Oendo’s husband, William Nyambuti, the Hospital had insisted on the Sh7 million bill being cleared before the body is released. In a letter to the family, Mater Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Dr M. Ngui, stated, “As earlier advised in several meetings, the hospital has financial obligations with suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, and doctors.

Source: Standard Digital April 02, 2021 12:26 UTC