KABAYIJUKA v. GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA (Minisanté)

KABAYIJUKA v. GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA (Minisanté)

The Ministry of Health is vicariously liable for the injury caused by its employee Hakizimana Sylvestre, who administered an injection to Kabayijuka Gaspard in the course of his duties, resulting in permanent disability. The applicant is entitled to damages for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and medical...

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Citation
[2015] 4 RLR
Parties
Applicant: Kabayijuka Gaspard; Respondent: Minisiteri y’Ubuzima (Minisanté) / Government of Rwanda
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
19 December 2014
Case Number
RADA 0054/12/CS
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Employer Liability, Vicarious Liability, Damages, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
Tort Law Employment Law Medical Negligence Employer Liability Vicarious Liability Damages Personal Injury Medical Malpractice

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Parties

Kabayijuka Gaspard

Applicant

Minisiteri y’Ubuzima (Minisanté) / Government of Rwanda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the Ministry of Health is vicariously liable for injuries caused by its employee Hakizimana Sylvestre to Kabayijuka Gaspard
  2. 2 Whether Kabayijuka Gaspard is entitled to damages for the injuries suffered

Ratio Decidendi

The Ministry of Health is vicariously liable for the injury caused by its employee Hakizimana Sylvestre, who administered an injection to Kabayijuka Gaspard in the course of his duties, resulting in permanent disability. The applicant is entitled to damages for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and medical expenses, calculated based on the court's equitable assessment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The Ministry of Health is ordered to pay Kabayijuka Gaspard 1,500,000 Frw for pain and suffering.
  • The Ministry of Health is ordered to pay 540,000 Frw for loss of earnings.