Uasin Gishu Expands Healthcare Services at Huruma Hospital
The governor commissioned a new drug store, postnatal ward, dental unit, radiation section and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) programme at the facility.
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By Robert Mutasi
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim has said the county is shifting its healthcare strategy towards prevention, early detection and timely treatment as it expands services at public health facilities.
Speaking during the commissioning of new services at Huruma Sub-County Hospital, Bii said the county was working to build a healthcare system that is more comprehensive, responsive and focused on quality care.
The governor commissioned a new drug store, postnatal ward, dental unit, radiation section and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) programme at the facility.
Bii said the additional services would strengthen the hospital’s capacity to diagnose and treat patients while improving access to specialised healthcare within local communities.
“Our health approach is currently shifting towards a more comprehensive, preventive and responsive healthcare system, anchored on early detection, timely intervention and quality care,” Bii said.
He said the new facilities would improve maternal and newborn care while expanding access to dental and specialised medical services.
The POCUS programme is expected to give healthcare workers access to ultrasound examinations at the point of care, supporting faster assessment and detection of medical conditions.
According to the governor, strengthening diagnostic services at the sub-county level will help healthcare workers identify and respond to illnesses earlier, potentially reducing the need for patients to travel to higher-level hospitals for services that can be provided closer to their homes.
“These services will strengthen diagnosis and treatment, improve maternal and newborn care, expand access to dental and specialised services, and enable healthcare workers to detect and respond to conditions earlier, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances in search of care,” he said.
The commissioning is part of ongoing efforts by the Uasin Gishu County Government to expand healthcare infrastructure and services across the county.
The governor said the county would continue investing in facilities and services that bring healthcare closer to residents while improving the quality and range of care available in public hospitals.
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