Desree Moraa: Postmortem Report Shows Cause Of Medical Intern's Death

• Desree Moraa Obwogi was discovered dead on the balcony of her apartment on the evening of Sunday, September 22
• Before her untimely death, Moraa had confided in her friend about the difficulties she was facing at work
• The body of the late medical intern was taken to Gatundu Level 5 Hospital where a postmortem was carried out

An autopsy report has revealed the cause of death of Desree Moraa, the medical intern from Gatundu Level 5 Hospital.

What did Desree Moraa's autopsy report reveal?

The autopsy report indicates that Moraa died from asphyxia caused by a lack of oxygen or an excess of carbon dioxide in the body.

Pathologist Cathrine Muyendo informed the Daily Nation that the deceased's breathing was disrupted, leading to an insufficient supply of oxygen in her body.

A report by Medical News Today explains that asphyxia can result from strangulation, which can obstruct air from entering the lungs and block blood flow to the brain.

What was Desree Moraa going through?

Moraa was discovered dead on the balcony of her apartment.

Moraa was reportedly enduring frustration and depression before her death on Sunday evening, September 22.

A friend of the deceased stated that she was in poor mental condition following an alleged altercation with her supervisor at her workplace on Friday, September 20.

How to create mental health awareness

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is no health without considering mental health.

Efforts to transform mental health care remain urgent, and global awareness and investment are crucial to addressing the issue.

If you are struggling with your mental health, here are some emergency hotlines that you can reach out to for help when overwhelmed:

• Befriender’s Kenya- +254 722 178 177
• Niskize- 0900 620 800
• Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation- 0800 726 253
• Oasis Africa- +254 366 614 / +254 110 826 23
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - +254 739 935 333/ +254 756 454 585
• Mental Wellness Kenya- +254 717 234 621

What Health Ministry said about Moraa's death

The Ministry of Health joined the family and friends of the late medical intern Desree Moraa in mourning her passing.

In a press statement obtained by TUKO.co.ke, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa paid tribute to Moraa, noting that as a medical intern, she had already impacted many lives through her passion and dedication to healthcare.

Barasa noted that Moraa's death serves as a reminder of the challenges that healthcare professionals face in their work.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.