Governor Wanga directs probe into death of KCSE candidate who died shortly after delivery in Homa Bay Hospital

Following the reported death of a 19-year-old KCSE student on Monday, Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital is being investigated.

Gladys Wanga, the governor of Homa Bay, has directed an investigation into the hospital by the curative services committee and the county department of health.

After spending time with the late Velma Anita Ochieng’s family on Tuesday, the governor issued the directives.

This morning, I visited and condoled with the family of Velma Anita Ochieng, the 19-year-old student who succumbed to postpartum complications at Homabay County Referral Hospital. 1/5 pic.twitter.com/NqETvl6EaX

— Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. (@gladyswanga) November 29, 2022

I have instructed the County Department of Health and the Curative Services Committee of the refferal hospital's board to separately conduct independent investigations as to the circumstances leading to the loss of Velma's life.

Necessary steps and actions will follow. 5/5

— Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. (@gladyswanga) November 29, 2022

“I have instructed the county department of health and the curative services committee of the referral hospital’s board to separately conduct independent investigations as to the circumstances leading to the loss of Velma’s life,” Governor Wanga said.

She stated that her administration will take the necessary steps and that appropriate action will be taken.

Ms Ochieng, a KCSE candidate at Nyajanja Secondary School in Kochia, Rangwe, died shortly after the successful caesarian delivery of a baby boy, according to the governor.

“She had been admitted to the facility on Saturday evening after developing preterm pregnancy complications.”

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