- Desree Moraa Obwogi, a student doctor at Gatundu Hospital Level 5, was found dead in the bedroom of her house
- His sudden death has raised concerns about the challenges facing health workers in Kenya, especially in terms of payment
- Dimbil Hussein described the series of problems faced by Moraa, like many other graduates in the country, which may have led to his death
Nairobi: A Kenyan doctor has highlighted a series of challenges that may have led to the death of a health worker from the county Kiambu.
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Student doctor Desree Moraa Obwogi, who worked at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital, was found dead in the attic of her house.
His death suddenly has emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges faced by health workers in the country.
What caused the death of Desree Moraa?
Dimbil Hussein, a medical doctor, shared a video on TikTok explaining what could lead to the doctor's tragic end.
“He was the only student in his department working back-to-back 36-hour shifts with his toxic boss on his neck,” he explained.
TUKO.co.ke contacted Hussein, who revealed that he was aware of Moraa's challenges at work.
According to him, the deceased was the only student in his department and was burdened by long shifts.
“Furthermore, he was not being paid. I don't think the government wants to pay medical workers any time soon,” he said.
The doctor also disclosed that the deceased had unpaid bills despite reporting to work and providing his services.
“The rent is pending, the bills are pending, they can't pay. He's been working for months, and people are expecting a big delivery. He was a brilliant doctor, having been in medical school for 10 years,” the doctor said.
He also said that Moraa's case shows many other situations of health workers across the country despite being some of the most sane people in the country.
“That's what happens to our young fellows, the brilliant minds of this country, because so many A students go to medical schools,” Hussein complained.
The TikToker also noted that the deceased was in medical school for 10 years for a six-year course due to delayed systems to deal with financial problems.
“After they finish because of a 10-year system delay in a six-year course, they go to work training where they save lives time and time again and the government doesn't want to pay them.
They have no means to pay for living expenses, yet they are in the hospital to save lives. This is sad and heartbreaking,” he added.
The tragic death of a student doctor in Kenya
A paramedic was found dead on the balcony of his home, an incident that raised serious concerns about the state of health workers.
GkL CBO said:
“Let's embrace talking, stop, and go back to the drawing board. May Dr. Desiree Moraa rest in peace.”
MS:
“My boyfriend is going through the same thing, I'm afraid I'll lose him because he's on duty 36 hours a day.”
Danish Mariam Eyob:
“Even by African standards, this is a violation of basic human rights and is disgraceful, to say the least.”
Kathryn Olumoyegun
“Oh, my God, this must be reviewed by the government. I can't go on.”
Royalty:
“This is very sad. He needed a quick mental health break. It is very sad.”
To explain the confusion in the whole incident, a source from the county told TUKO.co.ke despite health being a decentralized function, health workers are paid by the national government.
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