KKH Hospital Under Fire: Expired Nasal Spray Incident Sparks Investigation
In a surprising twist that would make any parents tighten their anchors, the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) is being put under the microscope after a claim surfaced that an expired nasal spray was handed out to a very young patient.
What the Buzz Is All About
- Facebook ruckus: A local netizen, Judy Teo, blew the whistle on a stale nasal spray given to her 3‑week‑old daughter on Aug 25.
- Persistent congestion: The little one, despite a month of using the spray, still had a blocked nose and struggled to breathe.
- Family drama: Judy’s husband finally peeked at the bottle on Monday, discovering the expiry date—April of the same year.
KKH’s Response
- Official stance: Ms. Irene Chan, director for patient experience, said, “We’re aware of the post and are looking into it.”
- Contact established: Hospital staff have reached out to the family for support and are arranging follow‑up checks.
Backstory: The Patient’s Journey
Judy, a customer‑service officer, had whisked her daughter to KKH because a fever and flu had taken the poor little lady out of her dinnertime routine.
First‑Time Parents’ Take‑away
“We trusted that, as the specialist kids’ hospital, KKH had our baby in safe hands,” said Judy. “Instead we found out an expired product was being handed out.”
KKH’s History with Medication Mix‑Ups
- Last May, KKH apologized for dispensing the wrong medication to a young girl—who got a nasal spray that had already been opened.
- The hospital said it was reviewing processes and digging into internal procedures after that blunder.
Looking Ahead
KKH has set a follow‑up appointment for Wednesday morning, with hopes that the parents will receive more than just a one‑off consultation. “We need real, hands‑on help for our beloved baby, not just a stamp of approval,” Judy says, her voice thick with both frustration and love for her daughter.
Stay tuned as KKH works through this hiccup—because a baby’s breath is no joke, and hospitals deserve the very best care for our tiniest patients.
