The Ministry of Health has promised to take action against Omnicare Medical Services, implicated in the death of a patient after a botched cosmetic surgery.
This is following the death of Lucy Wambui at Nairobi Hospital, who reportedly underwent surgery at Omnicare and developed complications.
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has investigated the incident's circumstances.
She noted that a team of experts has been dispatched to Nairobi Hospital to assess whether professional standards were met during Wambui’s procedure.
“The Ministry of Health is deeply concerned by the report of Lucy Wambui’s tragic passing following complications from a surgical procedure. Any evidence of malpractice or deviation from established standards will be met with appropriate action, in line with the law.”
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Omnicare Medical Services confirmed that Wambui had undergone surgery at their facility but denied allegations of unregistered operations and unqualified staff.
Following public outcry and an encounter with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, the clinic has been closed to allow for further investigations.
In a statement through lawyer Danstan Omari, the clinic defended its status as a registered level-3 hospital with all required licenses and certifications, asserting it had been operational for nearly a decade after rigorous vetting.
The facility argued that its closure was unconstitutional, irrational, and unreasonable, leading to an abrupt disruption of its activities.
