The Ministry of Health has regretted the two maternal death incidents that occurred at Kanyama and Chilenje First Level Hospitals respectively.
Ministry of Health Assistant Director for Clinical Care Richard Nsakanya stated that in the case of the Kanyama First Level Hospital, the nurse was at fault as she mislabeled the mother and child.
Dr. Nsakanya explained that this was what led to the whole misunderstanding which was later resolved.
He was speaking in Lusaka during the national cholera situation and other priority public health threats when journalists requested an update over the matter.
And Lusaka Provincial Health Director Simulyamana Choonga revealed that reports over the Chilenje incidence have been compiled and will be shared with senior management for further action.
Dr. Choonga indicated that when an incidence of such happens, there is a procedure that includes investigations and post mortem to establish the actual cause of death.
He has since assured the public that the matter is being evaluated, but that there is certain background information that cannot be disclosed to the public to respect the dignity of the deceased.
He noted that Lusaka district records about 100, 000 births per year and that hospitals remain the safest places for expectant mothers to give birth from.
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said that the Government stands vigilant to ensure quality healthcare service provision across the country.
Dr. Muchima however urged whistleblowers to be accurate with their information.
He advised citizens to avoid giving information that is misleading and causing alarm in the country.
Mislabeled the mother and child? And that led to the death of the mother? You reporters are big jokes!
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