NAIROBI, Kenya — Aga Khan University Hospital has confirmed that an individual died after falling from one of its buildings, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the hospital said the person fell from one of its facilities in Nairobi and was pronounced dead.
“Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, can confirm that an individual fell from one of our buildings and sadly passed on,” the hospital said.
The institution did not disclose the identity of the deceased, their relationship to the hospital, or details surrounding the incident. Hospital management said it was cooperating with relevant authorities as investigations continue.
The incident has drawn attention to safety and security protocols at major public and private institutions, although officials have not released any preliminary findings on what may have led to the fall.
Aga Khan University Hospital expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and those affected by the tragedy.
“We are deeply saddened by this incident and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones,” the statement said.
The hospital urged the public to respect the privacy and dignity of the deceased’s family, patients, and staff while investigations are underway.
“The hospital is cooperating with the relevant authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the matter,” the statement added.
Aga Khan University Hospital is one of Kenya’s leading private referral and teaching hospitals, serving patients from across the country and the wider East African region.
The hospital reiterated its request for privacy as investigations proceed, emphasizing the need to protect the dignity of those affected by the incident.
Further details are expected once authorities conclude preliminary inquiries and notify the family of the deceased.
