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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) have called for a comprehensive inquiry into the demise of Dr. Laban Langat, a 26-year-old medical officer intern at Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (PGH).
Dr. Langat, who commenced his internship at the hospital in August 2023, was found dead on Saturday morning in the trenches outside the Margaret Kenyatta Mother and Baby wing.
In a statement released on Monday, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah described Dr. Langat’s death as a significant loss to the medical community.
“The circumstances surrounding Dr. Langat’s death are shrouded in mystery, and as KMPDU, we call for an immediate and thorough investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to establish the cause of his death. We implore the relevant authorities to expedite the process, ensuring that justice is served swiftly,” the statement reads.
While extending condolences to the deceased doctor’s family, KMPDU urged the government to enhance security measures within medical facilities.
“This unfortunate incident underscores the pressing need for heightened security measures within medical facilities. We demand that county governments and hospital management prioritize the safety of healthcare workers, particularly medical interns. It is imperative that hospitals adhere to KMPDC and PPB rules, including providing secure housing within hospital premises for medical interns,” stated Dr. Atellah.
On Sunday, a government pathologist, Titus Ngulungu, revealed that Dr. Langat died from manual strangulation.
