Nyamira Referral Hospital set for Sh1.7 billion upgrade

Nyamira County Referral Hospital is to undergo a Sh1.7 billion upgrade, as per a collaboration between the county and national governments. The initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and provide access to specialized healthcare services. Governor Amos Nyaribo announced that the project will involve expanding the hospital's infrastructure and equipping new units to enhance its ability to deliver specialized medical care.

The expansion is expected to double the hospital's operational capacity, bringing it in line with Level Six healthcare facility standards.

Nyaribo highlighted that the hospital would soon have specialized clinics, significantly reducing the need for referrals. He emphasized that improving healthcare delivery is a priority for his administration, having promised such improvements during his campaign. He challenged skeptics to visit the facility and witness the upgrades, including new infrastructure, medical equipment, and service provision.

The governor also assured that his administration would bolster the supply of essential medicines in public health facilities, allocating Sh500 million to the Nyamira County Revolving Drugs Fund. He credited partnerships with development organizations and private sector players, including Safaricom, for their role in improving healthcare infrastructure, despite resource constraints. The county is also collaborating with the national government to modernize Masaba North Sub-County Hospital in Keroka town.

Additionally, the government has partnered with the Safaricom Foundation to construct mother-and-child hospitals at Nyangena and Nyasiongo. Construction of a Mother and Child Unit at Nyamusi Level Four Hospital is underway, with completion expected in a month. The county is also recruiting more medical personnel to improve service delivery across public health facilities.

Nyaribo challenged hospital board members to manage the facilities properly and use public resources responsibly, warning medical staff against absenteeism. He urged healthcare workers to report for duty to ensure patients receive care.