18.02.2026 11:52
A patient who had an X-ray taken at a public hospital in Kenya was told that there was a live cockroach in their chest. However, a detailed examination conducted in Singapore revealed that the insect was not inside the patient, but rather in the X-ray machine.
A patient undergoing an X-ray at a public hospital in Kenya was reported to have a live cockroach visible in the images in the chest area. It was claimed that the patient was advised to travel to Singapore for treatment.
PATIENT TRAVELING TO SINGAPORE...
Following this, the patient traveled to Singapore, where they underwent comprehensive examinations. The investigations revealed that the insect seen in the X-ray images was not inside the patient's body.
THE TRUTH WAS REVEALED SOON
It was understood that the truth stemmed from a cockroach trapped inside the X-ray machine used at the hospital in Kenya. The incident also raised questions regarding the maintenance and hygiene conditions of medical equipment.