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    "id": 1495641,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1495641/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dagoretti North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding a botched cosmetic surgery resulting in the death of Ms Lucy Ng’ang’a at the Omnicare Medical Clinic in Lavington, Nairobi. Ms Lucy Ng’ang’a, a social media influencer, recently underwent a cosmetic surgery at the Omnicare Medical Clinic, also known as Body by Design. She was discharged on 18th October 2024, but later experienced health complications at home. Upon returning to the clinic for a follow-up, she was referred to another hospital where she underwent additional surgery. Tragically, Ms Wambui passed away at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) four days later, allegedly due to complications from the surgical procedure. Despite the rising popularity of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, this is not the first instance in which a woman has either lost her life or suffered complications due to surgical mishaps. Many clinics promote those services through appealing online advertisements showcasing a wide range of cosmetic options such as breast enlargement and reduction, leg shaping or augmentation, and hair restoration treatments, among others. Of concern, the facility was purportedly closed soon after the botched surgery, raising questions on whether it was operating legally. In light of this situation, I seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding the following: 1. Confirmation on whether Body by Design was duly registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the specific medical services it offers. 2. Qualifications of the doctors who conducted the procedures on Ms Wambui. 3. Measures taken to ensure quality assurance and adherence to professional standards by the clinic and similar facilities countrywide. 4. Measures being implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future. Thank you."
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