The management of Moroto Regional Referral Hospital is facing potential legal action following the decision of the relatives of a mother who died during childbirth to pursue justice through the judicial system.
Sarah Nadye’s family has engaged legal representation to initiate proceedings against Moroto Regional Referral Hospital. Nadye tragically lost her life amid allegations of negligence on the part of the attending nurses.
According to statements provided by the deceased’s aunt, Nakoroi, Sarah Nadye remained unattended for five days upon her arrival at the hospital, until she began experiencing labor pains. She was subsequently rushed to the operating theater by individuals lacking the requisite expertise, where it was discovered that the newborn had sustained injuries to the hand and eye.
Further claims suggest that medical staff failed to revive the deceased mother and, shockingly, transferred her to the ward floor while still receiving oxygen with her abdomen open. Despite voiced concerns, attending doctors purportedly disappeared from sight. Subsequent attempts at surgical intervention in the ward reportedly failed to save Sarah Nadye’s life, as she succumbed to complications during the procedure.
While the hospital administration contends that the mother’s arrival was delayed, this assertion was challenged during a public meeting with the hospital board, where community members expressed outrage at the hospital’s handling of the situation.
Raphael Lokiru, a relative of the deceased, has affirmed their intention to seek legal recourse, citing substantial evidence of negligence compiled against the hospital. “We will not allow the hospital to evade accountability for the death of our loved one,” Lokiru asserted.
Lokiru emphasized the youth and first-time pregnancy status of Sarah Nadye, underscoring the tragedy of her untimely demise. Another relative, James Loputh, drew attention to the recurring issue of maternal deaths attributed to negligence at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, urging for justice and questioning the persistence of such tragedies.
Peter Louse, a concerned resident, demanded accountability from the hospital’s management, disclosing efforts to gather evidence, including a list and photographic documentation of mothers who have died due to negligence at the facility.
Efforts to obtain comment from Steven Pande, the hospital director, were unsuccessful, as repeated calls went unanswered. It has come to light that over 20 individuals are willing to provide testimony against the hospital should legal proceedings ensue.
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