The High Court has ordered Aga Khan Hospital to pay a patient Sh157 million for medical negligence in a judgment that sets a new benchmark on failure to offer quality medical care.
Justice Alexander Muteti, in his judgment regarding a woman codenamed N.Q., found that the hospital was liable for permitting Dr Raffique Parker to treat her, despite being aware that he had been disbarred from practising in Uganda.
He awarded NQ Sh7.2 million as special damages, followed by Sh30 million for the loss of her cervix, Sh40 million for the loss of intangible benefits of a spousal relationship and Sh20 million as compensation for the loss of amenities.
He also directed that she be paid Sh10,000 for pain and suffering, Sh20 million for loss of earning capacity, and Sh30 million for loss of society and services.
