According to information shared by local social media users and later picked up by regional bloggers, the mortuary attendant was seen arriving at the hospital allegedly drunk and battling a serious hangover.
Witnesses claimed he appeared unstable as he made his way toward the mortuary department.
The story quickly spread across East African online platforms, drawing mixed reactions from the public.
While many people condemned the behavior and called for disciplinary action, others responded in a surprisingly sarcastic tone.
Some social media users posted comments saying “Bravo to him,” using humor to express disbelief at the situation.
A section of Kenyans online questioned how such an incident could happen in a major referral facility. They argued that mortuary work requires professionalism, emotional stability, and respect for the deceased and their families.
“This is not a place for jokes,” one user commented. “Families are grieving. The staff must be serious at all times.”
However, others took a different angle. Some said the job of a mortuary attendant is mentally and emotionally demanding, suggesting that stress and poor working conditions could push workers to unhealthy coping habits. “Before we judge him, let’s also ask how these workers are treated,” another commenter wrote.
Health experts who joined the discussion emphasized that working under the influence of alcohol in any medical setting is dangerous and unacceptable.
They noted that even if the staff member did not directly interact with patients, hospital standards apply equally to all departments.
By the time of publishing this story, the management of Juba Teaching Hospital had not released an official statement confirming or denying the claims. It also remains unclear whether any disciplinary measures have been taken.
