Sixteen boys are being treated at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after complications during circumcision.
Dr. Wilson Aruasa, Chief Executive Officer of MTRH, confirmed that the boys are being treated at the facility for secondary infections (sepsis) while undergoing the cut.
According to the official, the initiates come from Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi counties.
The patients were admitted to the facility on different dates between the months of December and January.
“They are responding well to treatment. (They) mainly got secondary infections(sepsis) after undergoing circumcision,” Dr Aruasa said.
To prevent complications, Dr. Aruasa emphasized the importance of infection prevention and control, IPC, primary health care, which includes health education, clean water and sanitation, and proper diet and nutrition at the community level.
“Training of the surgeons on proper surgery, infection prevention and control and general hygiene measures will help mitigate against such complications,” added Dr. Aruasa.
