Errors in diagnosis, medication lead to death

Far too many diagnostic, medication and surgical errors are still taking place in Kenya’s hospitals a decade after the Government began ramping up health spending.

An investigation by Standard Group reporters suggests errors are reported in one of every three hospital visits and have serious results in as many as 20 per cent of cases. This is far higher than the international average and must be addressed in the public interest. The Standard hopes to do this with a patient safety campaign beginning today and running into next week.