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    "content": "The second question is: What necessitated the cesarean section operation, who authorized it and whether the doctor who carried out the operation is qualified. The patient had the latent face and it was monitored and it had no progress. This is a situation which we call a prolonged labour, where the patient was not able to deliver normally within the time provided. So, a cesarean section was ordered on that basis by the doctor, and the doctor on duty at the hospital’s maternity unit authorized the operation, and Mrs. Tata signed the consent, and the staff according to the records acted according to expectations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the doctor who carried out the operation is a qualified medical practitioner and was competent to do that operation. He is licensed with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the third question is why the hospital gave Mrs. Tata food immediately after the operation and whether that is allowed for patients. The answer is that, the records show she was given sips 48 hours after the caesarean section, which is the normal period for observing. Of course, added to this was the fact that there should be also the mobility of the gut, but the time, 48 hours, was given and there was no evidence of sips given immediately after the operation. The fourth is why the hospital did not inform the family upon realizing her situation. Investigations show that relatives were informed of the condition of the patient at all times. The patient’s sister gave evidence that she was informed of the patient’s condition and the decision to transfer her to the KNH. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the fifth question is: What action will be taken against the doctor who attended to Mrs. Tata in Kasarani and against the hospital for failing to uphold professional ethics while attending to the said patient? Records do not show any negligence on the part of the doctor, and, therefore, there is no action that is being contemplated. Sixth, Mr. Speaker, Sir, is what measures has the Government put in place to address the deteriorating situation? I think this is the one I was speaking about. We are trying to strengthen the law, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Act, and also to work with the enforcement arm of Government to make sure that those arrested are dealt with. Thank you."
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