MTRH performed the first cochlear implant surgery in the region in June 2023.
MoreA strategic base was set up at Eldoret Airstrip, with treatment centres at MTRH Emergency Department and Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital.
MoreThe government mobilised police and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) choppers to the area after all roads were cut off due to the heavy downpours.
MoreAccording to Soy Member of Parliament David Kiplagat, the contractor is already on site ahead of the official launch.
MoreThe delegation was hosted by Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, together with MTRH CEO Dr. Phillip Kirwa.
MoreThe visit is part of MP Raphael Wanjala-led Committee’s initiative to monitor the implementation status of reforms recommended by the House relating to the operations of National Referral Hospitals.
MoreThe project is financed by the Shoe4Africa Foundation in partnership with the Kenyan Government.
MoreTo date, six children have successfully undergone this rare and life-changing surgery at MTRH, making it the only public hospital in Kenya where such advanced pediatric surgical care is available.
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