Kericho County Referral Hospital suffered a major setback on Friday evening when a fire broke out at its CT Scan Unit, damaging a critical imaging machine. The incident, suspected to have been caused by a battery fault, resulted in the destruction of the hospital’s 64-slice CT Scan machine and its 32 batteries.
The fire, which started around [insert time if available], was detected when smoke was seen emanating from the CT Scan room. Hospital staff swiftly responded by switching off the power and implementing emergency measures to prevent further escalation. Dr. George Owiti, the officer in charge of Radiology and Imaging, confirmed that one patient was present in the unit at the time of the incident but was safely evacuated. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency response teams, including Kericho County and Finlay’s fire engines, arrived promptly to contain the situation. Their timely intervention prevented the fire from spreading to other hospital departments. However, the full extent of the damage and the cost of replacing the equipment are yet to be determined.
The loss of the CT Scan machine is expected to impact diagnostic services at the hospital, potentially forcing patients to seek imaging services elsewhere. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, with preliminary reports pointing to a possible battery fault.
County officials are expected to provide further updates regarding restoration plans and alternative imaging services for patients in need. The incident raises concerns about equipment safety and the need for regular maintenance checks to prevent such occurrences in the future.
More details are expected to emerge as investigations continue into the exact cause and financial implications of the fire.
