“We were in Lagos for Christmas. Nkanu had what we first thought was just a cold, but soon turned into a very serious infection and he was admitted to Atlantis hospital.
He was to travel to the US the next day, January 7th, accompanied by Travelling Doctors. A team at Johns Hopkins was waiting to receive him in Baltimore. The Hopkins team had asked for a lumbar puncture test and an MRI. The Nigerian team had also decided to put in a 'central line' (used to administer iv medications) in preparation for Nkanu's flight. Atlantis hospital referred us to Euracare Hospital, which was said to be the best place to have the procedures done.
The morning of the 6th, we left Atlantis hospital for Euracare, Nkanu carried in his father's arms. We were told he would need to be sedated to prevent him from moving during the MRI and the 'central line' procedure.
I was waiting just outside the theater. I saw people, including Dr M, rushing into the theater and immediately knew something had happened.
A short time later, Dr M came out and told me Nkanu had been given too much propofol by the anesthesiologist, had become unresponsive and was quickly resuscitated. But suddenly Nkanu was on a ventilator, he was intubated and placed in the ICU. The next thing I heard was that he had seizures. Cardiac arrest. All these had never happened before. Some hours later, Nkanu was gone
It turns out that Nkanu was NEVER monitored after being given too much propofol. The anesthesiologist had just casually carried Nkanu on his shoulder to the theater, so nobody knows when exactly Nkanu became unresponsive.
How can you sedate a sick child and neglect to monitor him? Later, after the 'central line' procedure, the anesthesiologist casually switched off Nkanu's oxygen and again decided to carry him on his shoulder to the ICU!
The anesthesiologist was CRIMINALLY negligent. He was fatally casual and careless with the precious life of a child. No proper protocol was followed.
We brought in a child who was unwell but stable and scheduled to travel the next day. We came to conduct basic procedures. And suddenly, our beautiful little boy was gone forever. It is like living your worst nightmare. I will never survive the loss of my child.
We have now heard about two previous cases of this same anesthesiologist overdosing children. Why did Euracare allow him to keep working? This must never happen to another child”.
CNA
I get that some people might not connect with IShowSpeed and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s simply admitting you can’t relate to a 20-year-old. Different generations, different tastes😊
That said, his connection with young people is very real and honestly admirable. Many find him approachable, unfiltered, and relatable in a way traditional celebrities aren’t.
And his tour in Africa? That’s a positive thing. Millions of young people around the world are seeing African cities, culture, and everyday life in real time without the usual stereotypes 🚶🏾♀️
Tragic loss at University of Nairobi as a third year student, Dennis drowns himself in a pool. Before committing the act he left a hint of where he would be found. Reason for committing suicide is not yet known but sources reveal it's related the medical course he's undertaking.
@kamunyaaaaa Why did this young man have to die?
Before someone decides to take his life they have gone through enough emotional turmoil without any sign of a breakthrough
Medicine is no easy path, It can break even the brightest student!
Without support & encouragement it's HARD to hang on
if your prayers were answered, would you be the only one blessed?
what a reflection on how much regard we truly have for others...
think of your brother,
pray for your brother and where you can,
act..
It might sound like a funny joke when I say I cannot both be a kenyan and a medical student. 🙃
But seriously, where can I apply for sick leave from the "unrealness" of our country in the past year in which we have lived many years?
Where?
There is a serious pandemic of selfishness, greed and impunity in this country. Man eat man, man eat child. Must it always be about whose turn it is to eat?
Imagine, a consultant doctor & co eating up the opportunities of students? Scenes. #OccupyMSAKE#EndBadGovernance
🚨 Attention Medical Students of Kenya and General Public 🚨
We have identified a consultant doctor and two individuals falsely representing our association.
We’re concerned about any unauthorized transactions and agreements being made in the name of medical students.
🚨 Attention Medical Students of Kenya and General Public 🚨
We have identified a consultant doctor and two individuals falsely representing our association.
We’re concerned about any unauthorized transactions and agreements being made in the name of medical students.
My people, please be warned. Kuna mchezo wa taon the government is playing. @geraldbitok is going around looking for “youth representatives” for this movement for the committee they just formed. He’s sending people to talk to me. They’re going to trap someone and make them a scapegoat because they’re seeing an opportunity. My hatred towards this government has always been loud where does the audacity to approach me come from? Please be warned that they’re playing a divide and rule tactic again, I was a scapegoat on Thursday and that was the last time. We will not allow you to distract us.
Any one of you who will fall for their trap and come out as a “leader” shauri yako. In fact, we will hit the streets more and increase the days. Be very warned.
Running a blood drive to prepare for a peaceful protest, is legal and constitutional. These doctors have done nothing but put their oath and their humanity above everything else. #FreeJaprado#RejectFinanceBill2024
Dear Kenya Government
An idea whose time has come cannot be contained. People are fighting for a future you stole and continue to steal. Arresting and intimidation will not work. That said, Free @_CrazyNairobian#FreeBilly