Hospital
San Antonio hospital's new interim director defends Jeanette Vega's qualifications
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Christian Smith took over as interim director of San Antonio's Hospital Claudio Vicuña after Loreto Maturana's resignation, who had hired former minister Jeanette Vega as medical subdirector. Smith confirmed that nine specialists suspended their resignations and stated Vega has the technical qualifications for the role. Health Minister May Chomali justified Maturana's exit due to a loss of trust.
The appointment of Jeannette Vega as deputy medical director at Claudio Vicuña Hospital in San Antonio sparked tensions with health authorities, who requested the resignation of director Loreto Maturana to remove her. However, the designated interim director, Ximena Parada, and other executives refused to take over, stating that health has no political color. The incident leaves the Health Service without an immediate line of succession.
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the recall of the Ishiara Officer Commanding Station (OCS) after deadly clashes at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Embu County. Protests over poor hospital services on April 14 left two people dead and several injured when police fired live rounds. Multiple agencies have launched investigations into the incident.
Five people have been taken to hospital after a crash between an A-tractor and a car in Oxelösund. According to the rescue service, a total of seven people were involved in the accident. The incident occurred just after 7:30 PM.
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The Margaret Kenyatta Maternity and Child Hospital in Nakuru faces severe overcrowding, with up to four mothers and their children sharing a single bed. Located within the Nakuru Level Five Referral Hospital, the facility exceeds its 250-patient capacity. Health officials confirm the issue stems from high demand from Nakuru and neighboring counties.