UTH public relations unit has expressed displeasure at sighting Rainford Kalaba’s latest image from his hospital bed.
Nzeba Chanda, the PR Manager, says the image posted on social media and shared widely was in breach of Kalaba’s rights as a patient.
Kalaba was involved in a fatal road accident on April 13 that claimed the life of the driver Charlene Mumba Kabaso.
UTH PR Nzeba Chanda writes;
MR RAINFORD KALABA’S PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
21st April,2024.
We have noted with regret the posting of Mr.Kalabas photo on social media with a male individual.
From the time of admission, we have reminded the public on the need for privacy and confidentiality as prescribed under the UTH-ADULT patients right Charter.
It should therefore, be noted that the publication of this picture breaches the patients right, as this was not done by the hospital’s Public Relation’s office and the patient did not consent.
The hospital has since instituted investigations into the matter and the public will be updated.
Nzeba Chanda
Public Relations Officer
UTH-Adult.
