The Mountain Journal
new mothers in various maternity wards in the county with Christmas hampers
with eight babies being born on December 25th.
Christmas to new mothers admitted in Kerugoya, Kianyaga, Kimbimbi and Sagana
hospitals. The mothers included those who had delivered and those who were
waiting to deliver.
at the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, two others were born at Kianyaga Sub-County
Hospital while the eighth one was born at Kabare Health Center.
over the gifts together with other health officials said that about 150 mothers
were targeted in the initiative.
A total of 60 new mothers received these hampers at
the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital.
“We are here to deliver these gifts on behalf
of our governor to spread the Christmas message and good tidings from her and
we have seen how happy the mothers are,” said Nyaga.
baby shawl, wrappers, socks, cap, lessos, diapers and sanitary pads for the
mothers.
a significant milestone as it commemorates six months since the first admission
at the new medical complex in June, this year. Since its opening, the facility
has successfully facilitated 1565 deliveries.
She said the hospital has experienced a surge in the
number of deliveries, a testament to the quality of healthcare services
provided.
The nurse thanked Governor Waiguru for keeping to her
Christmas tradition of gifting new mothers with gift hampers in all county
maternity wards.
“Here at the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, approximately
60 new mothers have benefited from this initiative. The growth in our maternity
ward has been remarkable since its inception, and this can be attributed to
improved quality services offered by our medics, equipping of the facility with
modern equipment and expanded space,” Nyaga added.
The new mothers said expressed joy after receiving the
gift hampers saying they felt more appreciated.
Grace Muthoni, a new mother, expressed her gratitude,
stating she never anticipated such a delightful surprise.
“I want to thank the Governor for facilitating me
with these items, which are sometimes hard to afford. This has lifted my
spirits and made me feel much appreciated,” she said.
Muthoni went on to praise the hospital for its
unwavering support, highlighting the kindness and the gentle care she had
received from the nurses, the quality of services and food, the clean and
spacious maternity ward.
Nurse Virginia Muruga, who works in Kerugoya Maternity
said that they were very happy to see the mothers receive the gifts as that
complements the unit’s commitment to excellent service delivery.
