KNH denies claims it denied care before newborn’s death
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has denied social media claims that a mother and her newborn were denied care at the facility before the baby died. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 29, 2026, KNH said it reviewed available patient and maternity records after the claims emerged but found no corresponding record to verify the […]
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has refuted claims that a mother and her newborn were denied care before the infant's death. The hospital reviewed records after the allegations surfaced but found no evidence to support the claims. KNH stated the mother did not deliver at their facility, disputing the allegations. The hospital offered condolences to the family and requested anyone with relevant information to contact KNH to help clarify the situation.
KNH also addressed the strain on its maternity services, attributing the surge to industrial action in several counties and ongoing renovations that temporarily reduced available bed capacity. The hospital deployed extra medical staff and improved triage and referral coordination to manage the increased demand. KNH maintains a commitment to patient safety, assessing patients based on clinical urgency and managing them within available resources.
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