The Ministry of Health has come under fire for its controversial ongoing folic acid trials on children in Bungoma County.
Disturbing reports have emerged, suggesting that these trials are not only unethical but have also led to the tragic deaths of infants.
More concerning is that, there are claims that the Ministry is actively trying to cover up these incidents instead of addressing the grave issues raised by the public.
The trials, allegedly conducted without sufficient public awareness or consent, aim to test the effectiveness of folic acid on children.
However, concerns have arisen about the safety protocols and transparency surrounding these experiments.
Reports from local sources indicate that some children involved in the trials have suffered severe adverse effects, with a number of deaths being attributed to the process.
Shockingly, the Ministry of Health has not issued a clear explanation or taken responsibility for these tragedies.
Instead of acknowledging the problem and halting the trials to investigate the deaths, the Ministry appears to be sweeping these incidents under the rug.
Families who have lost their children claim they have received little to no support, and some report being silenced when they try to speak out.
This lack of accountability raises serious questions about the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding the well-being of Kenyan children.
Medical ethics dictate that clinical trials, especially those involving children, must adhere to the highest standards of safety and transparency.
Participants must be fully informed of potential risks, and the trials must be closely monitored to ensure no harm comes to the subjects.
Yet, in Bungoma, it seems these standards have been grossly violated.
How were the trials approved without adequate oversight? Why has the Ministry failed to halt them despite reports of deaths? These are questions that Kenyans deserve answers to.
This scandal adds to the growing list of failures by the Ministry of Health in recent years.
From mishandling public health crises to allegations of corruption in the procurement of medical supplies, the Ministry has consistently failed to earn the trust of Kenyans.
The folic acid trials in Bungoma are just another example of how the Ministry prioritizes its interests over the welfare of the public.
The deaths of innocent children cannot and should not be ignored. The ministry of health must immediately halt these trials and launch an independent investigation into the fatalities.
Families who have lost their loved ones deserve justice, and those responsible for this negligence must be held accountable.
This issue highlights the urgent need for reform within the Ministry of Health to ensure that such tragedies never happen again.
