Kenya, March 4 -- A surprising finding shocked Nakuru Level Five Hospital users after an inspection discovered expired medicines and medical supplies worth about Sh2 million sitting unused in the hospital's storage.
This discovery happened during a regular check by the Auditor General, raising serious concerns about how the hospital keeps track of its inventory and manages supplies, especially since it is one of the busiest hospitals in the region.
The expired medicines found in the hospital's storage rooms included important drugs that can no longer be used.
Officials at the hospital have not explained why so many drugs were not used, but some sources think it might be due to problems with how they manage and distribute their stock.
Nakuru Level Five Hospital is an important facility that serves millions of people in several counties, and it has faced criticism before for how it manages its resources.
This latest finding has angered local leaders and residents, who believe that wasting these medicines could harm patient care, especially when there are ongoing worries about shortages of drugs in public hospitals.
The Auditor General's office has promised a complete investigation into this issue. Initial findings suggest that the expired medicines could be a sign of bigger problems in the healthcare supply system in the county.
Health officials in Nakuru have been called to explain what happened, as there is growing pressure to enforce stricter rules to prevent such waste in the future.
County officials have not yet made an official comment, but this discovery is likely to lead to stronger calls for accountability and changes in how medical resources are managed.
As the investigation continues, people are paying close attention to Nakuru Level Five Hospital, wanting answers and reassurance that patient care will not be affected.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.