Kitengela Sub-County Hospital has dismissed claims of negligence involving one Abigael Mutubula, terming the allegations inaccurate and misleading, saying they do not reflect the true situation at the facility.
In a press statement released on Sunday, the hospital clarified that the patient was admitted to the maternity ward on Friday, January 23, 2026, contrary to claims that she had been admitted for three days without care.
According to the statement, upon admission, the patient presented with a two-day history of reduced fetal movements, which was promptly confirmed through an ultrasound scan.
“Appropriate clinical management was initiated immediately in line with established medical protocols,” read part of the statement.
The hospital further stated that as of Saturday, January 24, 2026, the patient remained under its care and was neither denied treatment nor sent away at any point.
The facility explained that following a failed induction of labour, the patient underwent an emergency caesarean section. Unfortunately, the procedure resulted in a macerated stillbirth. The hospital noted that the mother is currently stable and recovering well.
Kitengela Sub-County Hospital emphasized its commitment to providing quality, ethical, and patient-centred healthcare, while cautioning against speculation and the spread of misinformation, warning that such reports may cause unnecessary public anxiety and undermine confidence in public health institutions.
According to media reports, Abigael Mutubula had been at Kitengela Level Four Hospital for three days, during which an ultrasound scan confirmed that the foetus had died in her womb. Reports indicate that medical staff attempted to induce labour, but the procedure was unsuccessful.
Relatives allege that following the failed induction, Mutubula’s condition deteriorated, and that hospital staff did not attend to her promptly. They further claim that requests for a transfer letter to another health facility were declined, raising concerns over the handling of her case.
The allegations have since sparked public debate and uproar over healthcare services at public health facilities.
By Diana Meneto
