Diani Mother, Newborn Baby Stuck in Hospital Over Outstanding KSh 1.5m Medical Bill
- Priscilla Kyove Kyumwa recently underwent an emergency Caesarean section at Diani Hospital and gave birth to a baby girl
- She suffered internal bleeding that required a second surgery, while her premature baby was placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Mother and baby are doing well, but they are stuck in the hospital over a pending KSh 1.5 million bill and are seeking help from Kenyans
Diani – A mother and her newborn baby remain confined at Diani Hospital due to an outstanding medical bill amounting to KSh 1.5 million, following a series of emergency procedures that saved their lives.
Source: UGC
Priscilla Kyove Kyumwa, better known as Brenda, was seven months pregnant when she experienced a sudden spike in blood pressure and severe body swelling on March 17.
How Priscillah ended up in ICU
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Priscilla’s husband, William Nguta Wambua, said that after consultations, doctors at Diani Hospital – Likoni referred her to the main facility in Diani.
She underwent an emergency Caesarean section, but her condition worsened post-delivery, with unstable vitals that necessitated her admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Her premature baby was immediately placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). However, Priscilla’s medical battle was far from over.
She began experiencing abdominal pain, and doctors later discovered internal bleeding that required a second emergency surgery just days later on Friday.
“The second operation was crucial to stop the internal bleeding,” Wambua shared. “We thank God she pulled through.”
How much is Priscillah's medical bill?
After a few more days in the ICU, Priscilla stabilised and was transferred to the general ward before being officially discharged.
However, she was not allowed to leave the hospital due to the unpaid medical bill.
Her baby, who had since improved and moved from the NICU to a regular ward, was discharged on April 19 but also remains detained.
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The total hospital bill had ballooned to around KSh 2.2 million, but friends and family managed to raise KSh 700,000 through contributions via a WhatsApp fundraising group.
“The bills have taken a toll on me,” Wambua said emotionally. “We are grateful for the support we’ve received so far, but we still need help.”
The couple is now appealing to well-wishers, charitable organisations, and government agencies to come to their aid so they can finally return home and begin their journey of healing and recovery.
Those willing to help can do so through Paybill 8061453, Account Name Pricillah, or contact Wambua directly through +254757292408.
Murang'a woman stuck in hospital with daughter's twins
Elsewhere, Ann Maina is seeking KSh 183,860 to settle a hospital bill and discharge her grandchildren from Thika Level 5 Hospital.
The twins were born prematurely and spent months in the nursery after their mother, Judy Wambui, passed away following complications during childbirth.
Ann told TUKO.co.ke that she tried to use her daughter’s SHA insurance to pay the bill but was told it was invalid.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
