A joyous celebration unfolded at the Mother and Baby Wing of Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital as the facility marked a significant milestone—achieving over 3000 successful deliveries without any maternal deaths in the last quarter. This achievement stands as a testament to the dedicated efforts and commitment to providing…
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Nakuru County Advances Universal Health Coverage with Historic Agreement
Nakuru County achieved a significant milestone by formally signing the ‘Intergovernmental Participation Agreement’ with the National Government through the Ministry of Health. This landmark agreement solidifies a collaborative commitment between both levels of government in pursuing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a specific focus on Goal…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Spearheads Comprehensive Mental Health Integration
Nakuru County is taking proactive steps towards a comprehensive and integrated approach to mental health, prioritizing the well-being of its residents. The Department of Health is steadfast in its commitment to implement and uphold the highest standards of mental health care, as outlined in the 2022 Mental Health Policy. In…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Deputy Governor Engages with Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority
Nakuru County Deputy Governor, H.E. David Kones, hosted a team from the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA) in a consultative meeting at his office. The KHPOA delegation, led by Henry Nyakundi, the Acting Director in charge of Inspection, Registration, and Compliance Department, engaged in discussions on enhancing collaboration between…
Continue Reading....Nakuru Marks Significant Progress on World Toilet Day as Over 300 Villages are Declared Open Defecation Free
In a milestone event commemorating World Toilet Day, the Department of Health Services in Nakuru County convened in Gatura Village, Elburgon Ward, Molo Sub-county, under the theme “accelerating change.” This gathering underscored the county’s unwavering commitment to fostering improved sanitation within its communities. Nakuru County has achieved a commendable reduction…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Marks World Prematurity Day
In observance of “World Prematurity Day,” Nakuru County’s Deputy Governor, H.E David Kones, alongside officials from the Department of Health and various partners, convened at the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital’s Margaret Kenyatta Mother and Child Wing. The event, held under the theme “Small Actions, Big Impact,” shed light on…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Implements Electronic Registration for Primary Health Care
As part of the Primary Health Care – Universal Health Coverage agenda launched by His Excellency, President Dr. William Samoei Ruto on October 20th, 2023, in Kericho, Nakuru County’s Department of Health Services is actively engaged in the electronic registration of households using the electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS).…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Sets Trends in Financial Autonomy for Health Facilities
Nakuru County is taking the lead in ensuring the financial autonomy of health facilities through the adoption and implementation of the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF). This innovative approach has greatly enhanced the financial independence of hospitals, resulting in an impressive FIF revenue collection of 1.6 billion in the last financial…
Continue Reading....Nakuru’s Health Department Strengthens Advocacy for Disease Prevention
The Department of Health in Nakuru County is actively engaged in Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilization initiatives to bolster disease prevention and improve the overall health and well-being of its residents. To enhance the effectiveness of these initiatives, the Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilization team organized a performance review forum.…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County’s continuous efforts to address drug shortages at health facilities
In the ongoing efforts to ensure a consistent supply of medicine in the hospitals, the County has procured a new consignment of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals worth sh49.6 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA). To mitigate potential drug shortages, 25% of this consignment, and future ones, will be stored…
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