Natembeya hits back at ‘Shakahola’ tag after complex spinal surgeries at Wamalwa Kijana Hospital

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has responded to the hospital’s “Shakahola” label by highlighting the hospital’s recent success in complex spinal and orthopedic surgeries. Natembeya stated that the Kitale-based hospital had recently performed two intricate spinal operations on young individuals injured in distinct vehicle collisions, alongside a knee joint replacement on an elderly patient.

The procedures included a Posterior Instrumented Fusion on a 21-year-old male who had suffered a spinal injury during a road traffic incident. Natembeya also reported that the hospital executed a Cervical Lateral Mass Screw Fixation on an 18-year-old female patient who sustained a cervical spine injury in a similar accident. On Wednesday, surgeons conducted a Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty on a 71-year-old woman suffering from osteoarthritis for around three years.

Taking a firm stance against critics who continue to refer to the hospital as “Shakahola,” Natembeya emphasized his administration's steadfast dedication to delivering high-quality medical care. The governor, alongside his qualified medical team, vowed to maintain a safe environment for patients. Natembeya's administration has been actively working to demonstrate improvements in specialized healthcare delivery at the facility, with these successful surgical procedures serving as a testament to their commitment.