Governor Kihika Unveils Robust Security Plan For Healthcare Institutions
Nakuru medics during the protest
By Suleiman Mbatiah
The County Government of Nakuru is working on an array of security measures to enhance the safety of healthcare professionals and patients alike in all its health facilities.
This follows an incident where the body of medical intern, Dr Laban Langa’t was found dumped outside the Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Wing on Saturday morning.
Governor Susan Kihika, while recognizing the vulnerability of healthcare settings, said her administration was reevaluating and enhancing its overall security protocols.
She was speaking after a meeting with the Kenya Medical, Pharmacists and Dentist Union (KMPDU) and the leadership of the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital.
“I assure you of my commitment to full investigations about the death and justice for the late Dr Laban Lang’at,” she stated while delivering her condolence message.
She revealed that the County would invest in the installation of advanced surveillance systems, access control measures, and panic alarm systems in major hospitals.
Additionally, she said, all hospitals shall conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement targeted interventions.
“In the meantime, we will not entertain laxity by the security teams and we want to know what has been born out of investigations in the last few days,” she stated.
Already, plans are underway to procure the services of an established private security firm to oversee safety operations in the largest hospital in the South Rift region.
KMPDU South Rift representative, Dr Ian Bet assured healthcare practitioners of their safety and thanked the Governor for her commitment to push for speedy investigations.
“Your safety is our priority, and we are actively working with the Governor towards creating a safer and more secure healthcare environment for all,” said Dr Ian.
Dr Korir Rotich, a representative of interns at the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital said that the County had already implemented some of their suggestions.
He revealed that the County has increased call rooms from three to eight at the Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Unit for the current 20 interns, saying they were more than enough.
Typically, call rooms are areas within a hospital where healthcare professionals, such as doctors, residents, or nurses, can rest, sleep, or take a break during their on-call shifts.
The burial will take place on Saturday, January 27. The Governor and the County Government of Nakuru have pledged to support the family in preparations for the late intern’s burial.
Government Pathologist, Dr Titus Ngulungu, who conducted the autopsy on Sunday, said that Lang’at, 26, died due to lack of oxygen after his neck was compressed or strangled.
Langat’s mother, Ms Sarah Rono has expressed sadness saying her son’s promising career was cut short, “Our hearts will not rest and we will no longer be the same again.”
The late Dr Lang’at graduated from Egerton University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and was due to finish his internship in June this year.
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