News Categories: Health and Sanitation

06 Feb
By: Remmy Butia 0 2

DR ANGELINE ASSUMES OFFICE AS THE CEC FOR HEALTH

Kapsabet, 5th February, 2025

The Deputy Governor Dr Yulita Cheruiyot has officially handed over the Department of Health and Sanitation docket to Dr Angeline Kirui.

The Deputy Governor handed over the office at the Department’s Headquarters in Kapsabet Town in the presence of the Deputy County Secretary Dr Lydia Kosgei, Chief Officer Fredrick Kiptum, County Director for Health Dr David Bungei and senior officials at the department.

The Deputy Governor took time to champion for teamwork among staff to help realize the much needed transformation within the health sector and the County at large.

She further emphasized on the importance of appropriately communicating the County’s projects that have been rolled out or are underway and future plans of action to ensure the citizenry is well versed in Governor Sang’s agenda.

The Deputy County Secretary Dr Lydia Kosgei stressed the need for professionalism, integrity and commitment to public service and called on collaboration from the staff.

In her address and acceptance message, Dr Angeline said she was up to the task and will use her wide knowledge and experience on health systems while discharging her duties.

She promised to focus more on teamwork to address challenges within the health docket and expressed optimism in working with all officers across the board.

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05 Feb
By: Remmy Butia 0 1

TOWARDS BETTER HEALTHCARE IN NANDI

The CEC Member for Health and Sanitation Dr Angeline Kirui, has implored health care workers to remain dedicated to improving the healthcare system of the county.

Speaking during a visit to Kaptumo Sub County Hospital in Aldai Sub County, the CEC Member acknowledged the challenges faced by the residents while receiving services at the facility and outlined strategies to improve accessibility, quality and affordability of healthcare for both inpatient and outpatient 24/7.

During a meeting with the hospital management led by Aldai Sub County MoH, the Medical Superintendent, the Hospital Administrator, and the Nursing officer in charge, the issues raised were tabled, discussed and sorted.

Of immediate action is the deployment of additional nurses, pharmaceutical technologists and health records officers to the facility to enhance service delivery.

Dr Angeline reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a priority aimed at ensuring all Nandi residents have access to affordable and quality healthcare services.

She emphasized that the department of health continues to work tirelessly to enhance service delivery and improve access to healthcare across the county.

“Access to quality healthcare services is essential to sustainable development. We will strengthen and improve the provision of healthcare services for the people of Nandi County,” she said.

She encouraged residents to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to access care at the county’s health facilities as the government intensifies efforts to deliver on its UHC agenda.

The County Government of Nandi acknowledges concerns raised by the citizenry and wish to thank each and every resident and appreciate their feedback on service delivery in all our facilities. By working together, each of us can bring about Better Health, Better Care, and Better Life for all Nandi residents.

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27 Jan
By: Remmy Butia 0 1

GOVERNOR SANG URGES RESIDENTS TO REGISTER FOR SOCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

H. E Governor Stephen Sang has urged Nandi residents to continue registering for the Social Health Authority (SHA) to ensure they access a comprehensive range of quality health service.

Speaking over the weekend in separate occasions in Aldai Sub County, the Governor highlighted the affordability of the program, emphasizing that it costs only Ksh.300 and can cover hospital bills in times of need.

“I call on Nandi residents to take part in the transformative Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program by registering via *147# or visiting www.sha.go.ke,” he said.

“Our CHPs are also available in all villages across the county to assist in the registration where necessary,” noted the Governor.

He noted that his administration is working towards completing all pending infrastructure in the health sector within the county.

“Health is wealth, and with SHA, we are building a healthier, more productive society. This inclusive healthcare initiative will make medical services more accessible and affordable, ensuring that every citizen benefits from quality healthcare,” he said.

The Governor further called on church and community leaders to spread awareness about the program, stressing its role in fostering a healthier and more resilient population.

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20 Jan
By: Remmy Butia 0 4

FAMILIARIZATION MEETING FOR THE NEW CECM

The Deputy Governor Dr Yulita Cheruiyot together with the new CEC Member for Health and Sanitation Dr Angeline Kirui, today held a familiarization meeting with the County Health Management Team (CHMT).

The meeting is part of consecutive meetings that the New County Executive Committee Member is having with the different units of the department in order to get a briefing on ongoing health programs, key achievements, challenges, and priority areas within the health sector.

Among the issues highlighted at the meeting were critical initiatives such as enhancing primary healthcare services, improving maternal and child health, strengthening the supply of essential medicines, and upgrading health infrastructure across the county.

The Deputy Governor assured the new CECM of the county’s unwavering support as she assumes her role and pledged to work collaboratively to address existing gaps and drive transformative changes in health service delivery. 

The County Government of Nandi remains committed to achieving our vision of providing accessible, quality, and equitable healthcare to all residents of Nandi.

Present during the meeting were the Chief Officer Fredrick Kiptum, County Director for Health Dr David Bungei, Director for Administration Philip Kogo and Primary Health Care Coordinator Sally Kemboi.

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29 Nov
By: Remmy Butia 0 3

MASS MOSQUITO NET DISTRIBUTION KICKS OFF IN NANDI COUNTY

Nandi Deputy Governor and Ag. CECM for Health and Sanitation Dr Yulita Cheruiyot has today launched a mass distribution of mosquito nets in the County to combat malaria in high-risk areas of Tindiret and Aldai Sub Counties.

The 2023/2024 Mass Distribution Campaign of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets event was held at the Kobujoi Forest Dispensary, marking a significant step in our fight against malaria in Nandi County.

This program is being implemented in collaboration with the national government and other key stakeholders, targets the high-malaria-burden regions of Aldai and Tindiret Sub-counties.

The nets will be distributed from all health facilities storage points across the county.

Residents are to be notified via text message about the collection details a day or two in advance.

The initiative is aimed at ensuring equitable access to these life-saving nets, prioritizing vulnerable groups such as children under five, expectant mothers, and low-income households. Beyond the distribution of nets, the campaign includes robust community engagement to educate residents on proper usage, care, and other preventive measures against malaria.

Present at the event was Chief Officer for the Department of Health and Sanitation, Frederick Kiptum, along with officials from the Ministry of Health representing the National Government, Sub County Health Management Teams and Community Health Promoters.

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22 Nov
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DEPUTY GOVERNOR MEETS HEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Deputy Governor H. E Dr Yulita Mitei who’s also the acting CEC Member for Health and Sanitation earlier today convened a meeting with the County Health Management Team to discuss critical highlights that will ensure the provision of quality healthcare.

Part of the agenda was to review the performance of various sections and programs and briefly discuss strategies that improve their performance indicators for better health outcomes.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to gather critical feedback on the existing gaps in service delivery and deliberate on practical approaches to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for our residents.

Present at the meeting were the Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation Fredrick Kiptum and the County Director for Health Dr David Bungei.

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21 Nov
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GOVERNOR SANG FLAGS OFF DRUGS WORTH SH48 MILLION

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has flagged off a contingent of drugs and medical supplies worth Shs.48 million to be distributed across health facilities in the county.

The Governor said the drugs were purchased from Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) and Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS), and would be distributed to all the health facilities in the six sub-counties.

“The supplies will be distributed to every health facility within the county to ensure all residents have access to essential medical resources,” said the Governor.

Speaking at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital while flagging off the drug consignment, the Governor called upon all personnel responsible for dispensing the drug supplies to uphold the highest standards of responsibility and accountability, ensuring the efficient and transparent use of these resources.

“Together, we remain dedicated to strengthening healthcare services and improving the overall well-being of our people,” he noted.

The Governor eiterated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services and eliminating shortages of drugs and medical essentials in public health facilities.

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12 Nov
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NANDI RESIDENTS URGED TO ENLIST ON SHA

The County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation Ruth Koech has urged the residents of Nandi to register for the Social Health Authority (SHA) as part of a transformative agenda aimed at ensuring access to quality healthcare services without financial hardship and tap the resultant benefits whenever they go for treatment in hospitals.

Speaking at Mugundoi Dispensary after making impromptu visits to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, Cheplengu, Ng’enybokurio, Kiropket, Cheindoi and Kipsigak Dispensaries, the CECM highlighted the affordability of the program, emphasized that it costs only Sh300 and can cover hospital bills in times of need adding that there is no such lucrative investment as getting registered for health insurance to access health services affordably.

She urged residents to continuously register with the program to enjoy uninterrupted healthcare services in both public and private health facilities by dialing *147# for self-registration in the SHA program and or through a Community Health Promoter.

She assured those unable to register via the USSD code that all county hospitals are ready to assist with the process.

The CECM reaffirmed the county’s commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to all Nandi residents.

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02 Nov
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IMPROVING HEALTH FINANCING TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

Universal Health Coverage, entails ensuring that all individuals have access to quality healthcare without any financial difficulties, forms part of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals. Hence, implementing different strategies such as strengthening the health system (e.g., by building health infrastructure and retaining healthcare worker force), and providing financial assistance to achieve UHC in underprivileged communities in counties, is imperative.

The simple fact is that the healthier the planet is, the healthier we are.

To help you to achieve the goal of a healthier population and a healthier planet, strong collaborations are needed.

By bringing together the right partners, creating tailored solutions, leveraging innovative and affordable technology, and building capacity through training it helps reach more patients, diagnose diseases earlier, and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Effective strategies for financing healthcare are critical in achieving this goal. The Ministry of Health together with the Council of Governors and County Executive Committee Members for Health held a meeting in Kisumu to strategize for a multisectral approach to increase enrollment for sustainable health financing.

The meeting was chaired by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Medical Services Mr. Harry Kachuwai Kimtai.

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30 Oct
By: Remmy Butia 0 0

IMPROVING HEALTH FINANCING TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

Universal Health Coverage, entails ensuring that all individuals have access to quality healthcare without any financial difficulties, forms part of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals. Hence, implementing different strategies such as strengthening the health system (e.g., by building health infrastructure and retaining healthcare worker force), and providing financial assistance to achieve UHC in underprivileged communities in counties, is imperative.

The simple fact is that the healthier the planet is, the healthier we are.

To help you to achieve the goal of a healthier population and a healthier planet, strong collaborations are needed.

By bringing together the right partners, creating tailored solutions, leveraging innovative and affordable technology, and building capacity through training it helps reach more patients, diagnose diseases earlier, and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Effective strategies for financing healthcare are critical in achieving this goal. The Ministry of Health together with the Council of Governors and County Executive Committee Members for Health held a meeting in Kisumu to strategize for a multisectral approach to increase enrollment for sustainable health financing.

The meeting was chaired by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Medical Services Mr. Harry Kachuwai Kimtai.

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