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Lives lost, medics accused of absenteeism, and alleged extortion from patients have fueled the growing frustration among the community.
Earlier this month, Tororo Hospital witnessed the tragic loss of two children in the neonatal unit. These two suffocated inside malfunctioning oxygen machines.
Shockingly, all seven nurses assigned to the intensive care unit had failed to report for duty, leading to a devastating outcome.
“The situation was exacerbated by inadequate staffing,” defended hospital superintendent Thomas Ochari.
Contradicting the hospital’s stance, district health officials have exposed underlying issues, revealing a deeper problem within the hospital.
“We refute claims of inadequate staffing; there are underlying challenges that need to be addressed,” asserted Okoth Obbo, the District Health Officer (DHO) for Tororo.
This isn’t the first time cases of negligence have surfaced at Tororo General Hospital. Locals are bitter and are pointing fingers at district health heads for their perceived failure to take charge.
“The district health heads need to be held accountable. They are failing to take charge of the hospital,” a one Peter Ekikina, a former Hospital Board chairperson said.
Residents also express their discontent, accusing the district health leadership of neglecting their responsibilities.
“We’ve had enough; it’s time for a change in leadership. The hospital cannot continue to be a hub of negligence,” said Tororo resident Peter Omuse.
DHO Okoth Obbo shifts blame to the population, claiming they withhold information that could aid investigations into these incidents. District leaders, however, remain determined not to let this case fade away without accountability.
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