The death of celebrated gospel musician Betty Bayo has continued to stir emotions across the country, with numerous questions emerging about the nature of her treatment and the events leading to her final moments.
As public debate intensified largely fueled by claims that she was delayed at a Kiambu Road medical facility due to lack of funds an attending doctor has now come forward to clarify the sequence of events from her first admission at AAR Hospital to her transfer to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where she ultimately passed on.
Speaking during Betty’s memorial service, the doctor—who was part of the core team handling her case—dismissed allegations of negligence or financial delays. He explained that the musician arrived at AAR Hospital in critical condition and was immediately attended to.
According to the doctor, Betty was suffering from severe anemia caused by extensive blood loss. “She was extremely weak when she arrived. We had to stabilize her through an urgent blood transfusion,” he explained. After receiving blood and responding positively to treatment, Betty was discharged home once her vitals improved.
However, her temporary recovery did not last long. She was rushed back to the facility after suffering another episode of massive blood loss, prompting the medical team to conduct further tests. This time, the results were conclusive—Betty was diagnosed with leukemia, a condition the doctor described as already being in an advanced stage.
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The diagnosis required immediate intervention, including the administration of over six pints of platelets, which the hospital could not source quickly. This shortage led to an urgent public call for blood donation as the team prepared her for transfer to a specialized facility.
With her condition worsening, the decision was made to transfer her to Kenyatta National Hospital, where a full arsenal of oncology services could be provided. But by the time she arrived at KNH, her immunity had dropped drastically.
“Chemotherapy was the recommended treatment, but at that moment her immunity was too low to begin the process,” the doctor recounted. While the team waited for her immune system to stabilize before initiating treatment, Betty’s condition deteriorated sharply. Tragically, she passed away moments later.
The doctor used his platform at the memorial to appeal to Kenyans to stop attacking AAR Hospital, insisting that the medical staff did everything within their ability to save her life. “There was no refusal to treat, no delay due to money, and no negligence. We fought for her, but the disease was already too advanced,” he emphasized.
Betty Bayo’s passing has left the gospel industry in deep mourning, with fans, fellow musicians, and family still struggling to come to terms with the loss. As more clarity emerges, Kenyans are being urged to approach the tragedy with compassion and respect for the family and medical workers who battled to keep her alive.
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