The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An audit has pointed to major irregularities in the Sh 96.3 million procurement of the dialysis equipment in Laikipia Country Government. The audit report reveals that while 10 dialysis machines, 10 beds, and a water treatment plant were allegedly procured and delivered to Nyahururu and Nanyuki Hospitals, some equipment was faulty,…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Governor Irungu Kang’ata brokered a deal with the SHA to release Sh47 million to the Murang’a County Government for the services rendered in the health facilities. The kitty would be remitted to Murang’a following a high powered meeting held between Kang’ata and SHA CEO Dr Mary Mwangangi following the unpaid…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The telemedicine programme initiated in Murang’a has benefitted thousands of families through patients’ access to specialists. Within a year the Telemedicine Programme has connected 36 health centres where 70,556 patients suffering with the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have been attended. The initiative spearheaded by Governor Irungu Kang’ata opened doors to patients on…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The introduction of mobile dialysis services has supported hundreds of families in Murang’a, who were earlier forced to schedule transport of the sick to far away hospitals. Patients suffering from kidney malfunction braced themselves for exhausting journeys to get to distant hospitals to access dialysis services which today is a relief…
Robin McMahon, who works at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital, brought medical care to isolated communities in Kenya By Caroline Gall in West Midlands A nurse has been honoured with an award for exceptional service during a military exercise in Kenya. Robin McMahon won the annual Military Nursing Award by the Worshipful Company of Nurses for…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Health cabinet secretary Aden Duale is now putting on notice doctors keen on earning low cum during the official working hours Duale outlawed the low cum of between , between 8 – 5 PM, describing the habit as a major fraud, regretting that the scenario has been rampant among the doctors…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The government is working on strategies to curb deaths of premature babies. World prematurity day was celebrated with Murang’a county, with health care providers urging mothers on the need to attend antenatal clinics three months after they conceive. Governor Irungu Kang’ata said his administration has embarked at addressing concerns through the…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The government backed E procurement has affected the performance of the Kang’ata Care health insurance, ending the provision of last respect of Sh100,000 to the beneficiaries. Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata disclosed the health care scheme will be suspended as the providers are demanded to be enrolled through the e procurement system…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Fear is looming in Kiambu after a section of the MCAs’ have risen daring to initiate a process to impeach Governor Kimani Wamatangi. The members threatened to impeach Dr Wamatangi if he fails to urgently address the deteriorating health crisis in Kiambu County. The MCAs’ led by Kamau Thumbi (Muguga) and…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The government has assured Community Health Promoters (CHPs) that the government is working hard to improve their terms of engagement. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki said the ruling administration is aware of the challenges facing them as he lauded the CHPs for doing an excellent job in promoting better healthcare. Speaking…
