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Nandi CEC for Health and Sanitation, Ruth Koech today led Kaptumo, Nandi Hills and Meteitei Hospital Management teams in receiving drug supplies for the three sub county hospitals.

The CEC said that Governor Sang is committed to ensuring a sustained continuity of adequate and quality drug supply through its partnership with the KEMSA and that his promise to ensure good health for our people remains a priority to his administration.

“By the close of business today, all health facilities in Nandi will have received drugs for purposes of restocking our hospital pharmacies,” said Ruth.

Sounding a stern warning against mishandling of the drugs, the CEC called for a collective responsibility in guarding the drugs. She also advised the hospital management boards to keep good watch in order to ensure that Nandi residents and those beyond, get good health care services they deserve.

The CEC also inspected the ongoing renovations work in Kaptumo and the construction of Nandi hills morgue which is scheduled to be ready by end of February.

The county executive member further interacted with patients and got a chance to hear their concerns.

The county government of Nandi is striving to equip all sub-county hospitals with relevant machines so that most patients will be treated at sub county hospital and only serious cases will be referred.

She was accompanied by the Director Administration Dr. Philemon Bureti.

The county government of Nandi has today received a consignment of medicine and other commodities worth Shs. 34 million from KEMSA. The restocking process of health facilities across the County will continue throughout the week.

While overseeing the delivery of the consignments at Kapsabet County Referral hospital, Nandi Deputy Governor Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot affirmed that the supplies are timely as the county government is committed to manage stock outs. She further asserted that the County Government will continue prioritizing access to quality healthcare.

She added that Governor Sang’s administration is striving to expand Kapsabet County referral hospital, renovate and operationalize more facilities across the county.

Speaking at Kabiyet sub county hospital during the delivery of drugs at the facility, CEC for Health and Sanitation Ruth Koech said that the medical commodities KEMSA has delivered today, will guarantee that public health facilities in Nandi will offer the requisite medical care relieving patients suffering and restoring good health.

As Nandi gears up to achieve universal health coverage by 2022, the county government is well on its way, as more and more health facilities are being operationalized to offer the much needed services.

Universal health coverage (UHC) means every person irrespective of where they live and their socioeconomic status, has access to good quality health services without having to go through any hardship.

The County Government of Nandi through the leadership of Governor Stephen Sang is committed to improving healthcare to facilitate the realization of the Big 4 agenda.

County Health Officials and officers from the Governors Delivery Unit visited the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital to inspect the ongoing projects. These include the ongoing renovations at Nyayo wards, construction of the Doctor’s lounge, renovation of the kitchen, completion of the emergency area and walkways linking theatre, construction of an Oxygen plant, completion of the new Dental unit, the maternal triage area, piping of theatres, renovation of the rehabilitative department, OPD filter clinic and administration block.

The team later held a consultative meeting with contractors doing the works. It was resolved that all works will be completed in three weeks time to aid in he delivery of the much needed services at the facility.

Good health is a prerequisite for enhanced economic growth and poverty reduction and a precursor to realization of the TugaTai Big 4 Agenda. Further, the Constitution under the Bill of Rights, access to equitable healthcare is a right to every Kenyan.

Improving health service coverage and health outcomes depends on the availability, accessibility, and capacity of health workers to deliver quality people-centred integrated care.

Against this background, the Health Sector is re-positioning itself to fulfill the expectations of the Nandi people through improved health infrastructure and service delivery systems.

Principal Health Administrative Officer Philip Kogo addressing the new health staff

Earlier today, the newly recruited Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, Nurses and Pharmaceutical technologists were posted to different health facilities across the county to offer the much needed services.

Health facilities in Nandi County has received medical commodities  boost worth Ksh. 22m following the delivery of drugs to the county.

The consignment was received by Nandi Deputy Governor Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot and the Health and Sanitation CEC Ruth Koech. The consignment will be distributed to health facilities across the County.

Nandi County Acting County Secretary and Head of Public Service Dr. Francis Sang has made major changes affecting medical superintendents, clinical officers, nursing officers and hospital administrators in a move meant to enhance management of hospitals in the county.

The most notable change is that of the acting county director of health Dr. Joseph Kangor, who will now also act as the Medical Superintendent at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital.

The new Medical Superintendent at Kabiyet Sub County Hospital is Dr. Daniel Kemboi. He will also coordinate medicals services at Chepterwai sub county hospital. Dr. Kemboi has been the ADMS/MOH at Nandi hills hospital.

Former Kapsabet medical superintendent Dr. Shadrack Kemei will be a Physician at the Department of Medicine, Kapsabet county referral hospital.

Dr. Erick Terer moves to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital as a medical officer, department of medicine. He was the medical superintendent at Mosoriot sub county hospital as well as the MOH Chesumei sub county.

Benjamin Arusei is the new Clinical Officer Incharge, Kapkangani Health Centre.

Daniel Keitany has been moved from Kapkangani to Mosoriot as the Clinical Officer Incharge.

Isaac Korir moves from Kabiyet to Nandi Hills sub county hospital as the Clinical Officer Incharge.

The changes also will see Charles Kotut heading to Kabiyet as the Clinical Officer Incharge and tasked to establish an ENT Clinic.

Patrick Kenei will remain at Kapsabet County referral hospital as the Clinical Officer Incharge/Clinical Oncologist and also the In-charge Clinical Internship Program.

Susan Biwott becomes the new Nursing Officer Incharge at Mosoriot sub county hospital.

Esther Murgor is the new Nurse Incharge Maternity department at Mosoriot sub county hospital.

Asenah Tarus moves from Mosoriot to the Kapsabet county referral hospital as the deputy nursing officer Incharge.

The changes will see Keneth Kandie moving from Chepterwai to Kamasai dispensary, Caroline Bore from Nandi hills to Ol’lessos, whereas Anne Yego from Ol’lessos to Chemuswa. Judy Jepkemboi heads to Nandi hills from Chemuswa.

“The government continues to engage in reforms as it works towards fulfilling its mandate of saving lives and offering the much needed services to Nandi residents while at the same time creating a conducive working environment for our health workers,” said Dr. Sang while announcing the changes.

Meanwhile, changes have also been made within the hospital administrators.

Obed Limo is the new Hospital Administrator at Kapsabet county referral hospital. He was the administrator at Kabiyet hospital.

Nicholas Korir has been moved from Kapsabet to Mosoriot in the same capacity.

Zeddy Jelagat is the new administrator at Chepterwai sub county hospital. She has been moved from Mosoriot.

The changes have been termed as routine, only meant to enhance service delivery.

In the changes, Noah Lagat moves to Kabiyet from Cheepterwai.

Also moved in the changes are Judy Chepkoech, a CHEW at Meteitei sub county hospital who heads to Koilot Community unit in the same capacity as a CHEW. Kennedy Terer who is a dentist has been transferred from Meteitei to Kaptumo. Nicholas Terer, a physiotherapist moves from Meteitei to Nandi hills.

The changes takes effect immediately.

Present during the announcement were Dr. Paul Lagat, Chief Officer Medical Services and the acting director of health Dr. Joseph Kangor.

As the County Government of Nandi unites with partners worldwide in observance of World AIDS Day, the department of Health and Sanitation reaffirms its commitment to fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nandi county and helping individuals who are positive with lifesaving treatment and services.

This years theme is “Know Your Status”. With the sub theme “Jijue Jitambue”. This is also an occasion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day – a pioneering global health campaign first initiated by WHO in 1988.

With early diagnosis, individuals can begin appropriate treatment and care resulting in better health outcomes. Receiving antiretroviral therapy as quickly as possible after diagnosis improves the health of persons living with HIV and can eventually lead to undetectable viral loads, which reduces the chance of transmission to others.

Health and Sanitation county executive member Ruth Koech says that her department remains fully committed to reducing HIV transmission. “We also take this day to recognize the crucial efforts of our partner organizations. Together, we have made significant progress, but there is still much we can do to ensure every Nandi resident knows their HIV status and to help people living with HIV/AIDS live long, healthy lives,” she added.

She was speaking in Mosoriot Medical Training College while leading Nandi residents in marking the World Aids Day 2018.

While noting the significant reduction in HIV prevalence in the county, the county executive member encouraged a multi-agency campaign to further scale down prevalence.

“I urge everybody to stand united to address a concern that affects us all because it will take the efforts of every individual,” said Ruth.

Participants at the World Aids Day celebrations

In an effort to reach the goal of zero new HIV transmissions and reduced HIV-related deaths, the department of health and sanitation is focusing on four key strategies:

√ Increasing community outreach and awareness about HIV, high-risk behaviors and the importance of knowing one’s status.

√ Implementing routine screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, especially among high-risk populations.

√ Providing immediate access to treatment for the newly diagnosed as well as retaining HIV-positive persons in the care system, with the ultimate goal of getting HIV-positive persons to an undetectable viral load.

√ Moonlighting

Present at the event were Sally Kemboi, Chief Officer Preventive and Promotive Services, Dr. Joseph Kangor, Acting Director of Health and representatives from partner organizations; NASCOP, WRP, KENPHIA, MWENDO and AMPATH.

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has said his government is committed to improving service delivery to Nandi residents.

Speaking in Lolkeringet, Kabiyet ward during an inspection tour of a modern maternity wing under construction at Lolkeringet dispensary singled out the health-care sector as key under his leadership.

“We are upgrading Lolkeringet dispensary and elevating it to a health center with the intention of enhancing service delivery for the people. I am determined to ensure that our people get the best health care,” said Governor Sang.

The county boss outlined the strides his government has made in health sector since inception of devolution both in infrastructure and human resource.

The governor announced that the health sector has since improved country wide through provision of better services, equipping health facilities across the county, human resource through employment of doctors and nurses among others.

He was accompanied by Agriculture CEC Dr. Kiplimo Lagat, Lands CEC Stanley Baliach and Kabiyet ward MCA Hon. Walter Teno.

The Kenya Water Institute in partnership with Water Sector Trust Fund conducted a one week training to members of Nandi County Water Users Association.

The objective of the training was to equip the committee members with the neccesary knowledge needed for proper implementation of water projects.

Speaking during the closing session, CECM LENRCC Mr. Baliach thanked the facilitators for the initiative to empower the community on proper managerial skills on matters relating to water projects.

Areas of discussion included operational and maintenance concepts for water and Sanitation provisions, human resource management, water supply management, tarrifs
setting, water quality Standards, meter reading
installation and servicing among others.