HEALTH SECTOR IS BREATHING A NEW LIFE IN NANDI COUNTY
The health sector in Nandi is breathing a new life following the government’s commitment to provide quality, accessible, affordable and sustainable preventive healthcare services.
According to the Health and Sanitation County Executive Committee Member Ruth Koech, the county department of health and sanitation envisions the highest level of quality healthcare for socio-economic productivity.
The CEC affirmed that the County’s Executive and Legislature are working together to revamp the health sector across the County.
Speaking while on a working visit to Kapkangani Health Centre in Kapkangani ward the CEC said that she is following up on the operational shortfalls to ensure health facilities are working with the required resources. “We are dedicated to ensure there are no shortages in our facilities,” said Ruth.
The CEC indicated that the government will ensure patient management systems and security system are installed in facilities to curb all delays in patient administration and increase security to guarantee accountability.
She said her office is working closely with hospital staff to deliver the best services to residents of Nandi.
On his part, the Chief Officer for Medical Services Dr. Paul Lagat who accompanied the CEC urged Kapkangani residents to roll for NHIF.
The Clinical Officer Incharge gave a detailed report to the CEC on the status of the hospital.