Autopsy reveals cause of death of mukumu student. According to the reports from the pathologist who conducted the autopsy, the minor’s stomach bled due to inflammation.
Explaining the situation pathologist Titus, the medical practitioner alleged that the student must have eaten a toxic substance. After examination of the body, I have formed the opinion that the deceased died because of gastritis.
However, I have collected more samples for toxicology tests at the government chemist to ascertain what caused the stomach inflammation, Titus Ngulungu stated.
From the reports, the pathologist indicated that the student was highly hydrated at the time of her death.
The mother of the deceased confirmed the pathologist’s report, urging the school administration and the government through the ministry of health to fast-track the case.
Other samples were taken from the deceased for testing at the Kenya Medical Research Institute for further examination, as stated by the deceased mother.
According to Wendy’s mother, the school administration called to inform her of Wendu’s situation after her condition worsened. She was instructed to pick her up on Thursday, March 30.
The deceased, 14-year-old form one Student, was treated for a suspected bacterial infection at a nearby hospital and discharged.
However, the condition worsened despite receiving medical attention from a local hospital. She died after being rushed to another hospital for further medical attention.
Wendu was among the affected Mukumu Girls High School students who were taken to the nearby hospitals for medication.
Regional Education director Jared Obiero yesterday confirmed that the school had been closed Indefinitely to avert any further spread of the infection in the institution.
The closureclosure also followed intervention by local leaders led by Kakamega County Senator Boniface Khalwale.
Several students are still admitted at the kakamega county referral hospital and they are undergoing treatment. The autopsy reveals cause of death of mukumu student, she suffered from gastritis.
