Cabinet Secretary of Health Aden Duale has issued an apology regarding the breakdown of the radiotherapy machine at Kenyatta National Hospital – KNH, which has affected thousands of patients.
In a statement dated Thursday, May 29, Duale acknowledged the breakdown of the machine.
“We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the breakdown of the LINAC cancer treatment machine at Kenyatta National Hospital,” read part of his statement.
At the same time, the health CS assured the affected patients that the government is in the process of finding a prompt solution to the problem and provided an alternative machine that cancer patients can access while the Ministry finds solutions to the current issue.
“The Ministry is fast-tracking the procurement of a replacement. Meanwhile, the Cobalt radiotherapy machine is fully operational, and patient referrals are ongoing to ensure continued care. We remain committed to restoring full oncology services promptly,” Duale assured.
Duale Breaks Silence After Breakdown of Cancer Machine
According to cancer patients, the facility’s only remaining radiotherapy machine has not been operational for nearly two weeks.
The patients narrated that the hospital promised to call them back once the machine was repaired and operational.
Also Read: CS Duale Announces Crackdown on Hospitals Involved in Fraudulent Activities
At the same time, the national facility has broken its silence following complaints from cancer patients over the breakdown of the facility’s only remaining radiotherapy machine.
“Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) wishes to inform the public that our Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Elekta machine, a vital piece of equipment in the treatment of cancer patients, has experienced an unexpected technical failure and is currently out of service,” read part of the statement.
KNH stated that it recognized the critical importance of uninterrupted oncology services and immediately activated referral protocols to safeguard patient care.
KNH Acknowledges Breakdown of Machine
Additionally, the national referral facility informed the public that the Cobalt radiotherapy machine, which had previously broken down, had been fully restored and operational.
“In the meantime, the procurement of a new LINAC machine has been fast-tracked through the appropriate tendering channels and is now at a very advanced stage. This will help us in fully restoring our oncology services in the shortest time possible.
Also Read: Duale on the Spot Over Expired Drugs in Public Hospitals
We remain fully committed to delivering world-class, compassionate care. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients and stakeholders, and we will continue to provide regular updates as progress is made,” KNH added.
Follow our WhatsApp Channel and X Account for real-time news updates.
