- Kenyans have wondered after discovering that gospel singer Betty Bayo missed emergency treatment at the hospital due to failure to pay the deposit
- His last hours were taken up by delays in treatment, as he struggled to raise the KSh 260,000 needed for hospitalization
- This tragic event has sparked outrage, with many calling for a re-imposition of emergency treatment policies in private hospitals
Kenyans have been shocked and saddened after details emerged showing that popular gospel singer Betty Bayo initially failed to receive emergency treatment at the hospital.
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This revelation was made by her close friend and gospel singer Shiru Wa GP, who painfully described the events that happened in Betty’s last hours.
How much did the hospital want for Betty’s treatment?
Shiru said that the treatment of the singer of the song Siyabonga were delayed because he could not pay the KSh 260,000 deposit.
According to Shiru, the singer started bleeding profusely at midnight but somehow found the strength to seek help.
“Between the pain and the bad situation, he showed himself under the house, took the keys of his car, opened the door and went to his car. That’s when he started k,” Shiru explained.
One of the neighbors, sensing that there was a serious problem, quickly helped him and took him to a private hospital near Kiambu road.
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Why was Betty’s treatment delayed?
What happened next has left many Kenyans shocked.
Despite his urgent condition and obvious pain, the hospital reportedly refused to admit him until the deposit was paid, in the middle of the night.
“They said they cannot start treatment until the deposit is paid. Money first,” Shiru explained painfully.
At that time, Shiru was sleeping after a long and difficult day, not knowing that his friend was fighting for his life.
Betty’s husband, who was abroad, tried in every way to contact Betty and other close friends.
When did Betty’s treatment start?
Several people rushed to the hospital but were unable to help as they struggled to collect the required large deposit.
Many hours passed while the singer of songs Eleventh Hour continuing to bleed and weaken while waiting for help that depended on money that he did not have immediately.
It was only the next morning, when Shiru woke up and found out what had happened, that he rushed to the hospital and made the payment.
Only then did doctors begin to attend to the sick singer, hours after the emergency started.
Kenyans were outraged by the report of the delay in Betty’s treatment
The report has sparked outrage online, with many wondering why a patient in critical condition was left without help due to financial need.
Others have pushed for accountability, urging authorities to investigate the conduct of hospitals and look at emergency treatment policies at private facilities.
- Kirigz Rigz: “It’s sad to see hospitals only for business, how can you not admit an emergency patient and pay later. O Lord, bless our souls for our children.”
- Waweru Martin: “It’s heartbreaking. Betty’s death is a sad reminder of how important timely health care is, and how bad it can be when emergencies are delayed because of financial constraints.”
- Jaynerose Gacheri Kiriinya: “It’s really sad. Treatment first, then money, man. I’ve cried a lot about this. God help us.”
- Shiru Kiragu: “It is sad to see our health centers being just a business in front of human health, and the government has not helped at all.”
Kenyans are saddened by Betty’s death
The death of Betty Bayo has left a big gap in the Kenyan gospel music industry.
Known for her powerful voice and inspiring songs, she was loved for her faith, humility, and unwavering spirit.
For many, his last hours reflect the reality of the pain faced by many Kenyans who missed out on timely treatment due to financial constraints.
As honors flow, the sentiment serves as a warning and a plea, that no one else may lose his life simply because he cannot pay the full price before saving his life.
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