A distressing case at Brikama District Hospital has sparked outrage after a five-month pregnant woman was sent home despite her fetus having died three months prior, according to Lamin Fatty, who brought the incident to light. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, had reportedly alerted nurses to the lack of fetal movement weeks earlier, only to be reassured that all was well—a claim that proved tragically false.
Fatty detailed the harrowing situation in a statement received today, explaining that it was only recently confirmed that the fetus had died three months ago, validating the woman’s initial fears. “It is disheartening to know that an induced medication was administered, and she was asked to go home and return to the health facility anytime she experiences any form of bleeding,” Fatty said. He expressed deep concern over the hospital’s decision to send her home rather than admit her for observation, calling it a reckless disregard for her safety.
“One would have thought she should have been admitted and put on observation rather than asking her to go home and await a life-threatening situation,” Fatty remarked. He highlighted the lack of consideration for the woman’s ability to access timely care, questioning, “No regards as to how she will get to the facility on time—does she even have the transportation means to get to the hospital in odd hours of the night?”
As of now, the woman remains in a state of distress, left to grapple with uncertainty and fear for her own health. “The lady is left in a situation of worrisome, panicked as she contemplates what will be her fate,” Fatty stated, adding, “No one seems to care about the life of this innocent lady. I am heartbroken.”
The incident raises serious questions about patient care protocols at Brikama District Hospital, particularly for pregnant women in critical conditions. Neither hospital officials nor local health authorities have yet responded to the allegations. Fatty’s account has ignited calls for an investigation into the facility’s handling of the case, with many demanding accountability and improved medical oversight to prevent such tragedies in the future.
