Thika Level 5 Hospital is facing mounting scrutiny following reports of alleged preferential treatment, with claims emerging that patients are being attended to based on their tribal affiliations or names instead of the order of arrival.
The accusations have prompted public outrage and calls for a thorough investigation into the hospital’s patient-handling practices.
Compounding the complaints of bias are reports highlighting systemic challenges that have long plagued the hospital. Patients have raised concerns about chronic shortages of essential medicines, forcing many to buy medication from private pharmacies and chemists situated near the hospital.
Allegedly, some of these outlets are owned by doctors working at the facility, raising ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest and exploitation of patients.
Kimani Wamatangi, the Governor of Kiambu County interacting with staff in Thika Level 5
The hospital has also been reported to suffer from a lack of sufficient scanning equipment, leading to delays in critical diagnostic procedures. Patients in need of scans are often referred to other facilities, causing further delays in receiving proper treatment and care.
This shortage of necessary equipment has had a profound impact on healthcare delivery, undermining efforts to provide timely and accurate medical services.
Moreover, the state of sanitation within the hospital has come under intense criticism. Reports describe unsanitary conditions that compromise patient health and safety, with unhygienic facilities creating a risk of infection.
Patients and their families have voiced frustration over what they describe as neglect and deteriorating standards in the healthcare services provided by the hospital.
The allegations of tribal bias and poor service delivery have prompted calls for immediate intervention from relevant health authorities.
Addressing these issues is critical to restoring public confidence in the hospital and ensuring equitable, high-quality care for all patients regardless of their background.
