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"speaker_name": "Prof. Anyang’-Ny’ong’o",
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"content": "The children who died between 5th and 6th August, this year, the period specified by hon. Kabogo, were actually three. Their names are the late Fidelis Wanjiru aged 11 days; the late Salome Njoki aged 11 months and the late Lydia Wangui aged 8 months. A fourth child by the name Ann Mumbwa aged 13 years died in the week but this was earlier on 4th August, 2011, at 2.30 p.m. I will now explain the circumstances surrounding each of these four deaths. Fidelis Wanjiru, the 11 day old baby, was admitted to the hospital on 1st August, 2011. She presented with complaints of refusing to breastfeed and difficulty in breathing for a period of two days. On examination, she was found to have sunken eyes, a low skin pinch and respiratory distress. Diagnosis of neo-natal sepsis and severe dehydration was made. She was put on oxygen therapy and medication. She was also fed on breast milk via a cup and spoon. Her condition did not improve much and on 5th August, 2011, unfortunately, she developed difficulties in breathing and her condition deteriorated. She passed on at 5.45 a.m. despite efforts to resuscitate her. Medical staff in the ward gave her cause of death as neo-natal sepsis. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the late Salome Njoki Mwaura, aged seven months, was first admitted to the hospital on 16th July, 2011. She presented complaints of vomiting, diarrhoea and severe dehydration. A diagnosis of severe dehydration and pneumonia was made. She was treated and discharged on 23rd July, 2011. Salome was readmitted to hospital on 28th July, 2011. She presented complaints of vomiting, diarrhoea and difficulty in breathing. On examination, she was found to be conscious but sick-looking, weak, dehydrated, with mild anaemia and sunken eyes. A diagnosis of severe pneumonia and meningitis was made. Salome was put on oxygen therapy and medication. However, on 1st August, 2011, Salome had an episode of convulsions and for the next three days, she was put on additional medication, including second line anti-meningitis. However, on 5th August 2011, Salome’s condition deteriorated and she started gasping. Resuscitation was done but it was unsuccessful and she passed on at 6.30 a.m., that day. Medical staff in the ward gave the cause of death as severe pneumonia and meningitis. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the late Lydia Wangui, who was eight months old, was admitted to the hospital on 22nd July 2011. She was presented with complaints of diarrhoea and refusal to eat for four days prior to admission. On examination, she was found to be weak, dehydrated and with sunken eyes. A diagnosis of severe dehydration and malnutrition was made. Treatment was started immediately. Between 22nd and 25th July 2011, Lydia was put on IV fluids and antibiotics. She was put on oxygen therapy on 26th July, 2011 after she started coughing and grunting. While in the ward, Lydia was found to have meningitis which was confirmed through a lumber puncture and she was put on appropriate medication. Lydia convulsed. She was given medication to calm her down and then continued the antibiotics and feeding. She was also started on Vitamin D. However, on the 5th of August 2011, Lydia’s condition deteriorated. Resuscitation was initiated but was unsuccessful and she passed on at 7.45 a.m. Medical staff in the ward gave the cause of death as meningitis. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Anne Wambua, 13 years old was admitted to the hospital on 3rd August 2011. She presented with complaints of fever, fatigue, palpitation and difficulty in breathing for a period of 14 days prior to admission. On examination, Anne was found to be sick-looking, weak, grunting and difficulty in breathing. She also had central cianosis; that is, having blue tongue, evidence of poor oxygen circulation and moderate pneumonia. A number of investigations were done, including full haemogram, blood grouping and cross matching, liver function test and blood culture. A diagnosis of infective endocaditis, rheumatic heart disease with moderate anaemia was made. Anne died on 4th August, 2011 at 2.30 p.m. while undergoing investigations and treatment. Medical staff in the ward gave the cause of death as infective and ocaditis rheumatic heart disease and moderate anaemia. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to state that before the media allegations, the Medical Superintendent of the Hospital had already reported the deaths to the Director of Medical Services, as normally required which report was followed by media allegations that the four children died---"
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