Healthcare services in Trans Nzoia County have received a lifeline after the county government delivered a KSh 35 million consignment of drugs and non-pharmaceutical supplies to the Wamalwa Kijana Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The consignment, which includes medicines for eye care, mental health, and other essential treatments, will also be distributed across dispensaries, health centres, and sub-county hospitals.
County officials say the supplies are expected to last at least three months.
“This consignment is expected to last for three months and includes essential supplies such as eye medication for Kitale Eye Clinic and drugs for the mental health unit,” said Dr Judith Simiyu, the County Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation.
Simiyu also praised Governor George Natembeya’s administration for ensuring facilities remain stocked and warned health workers against misuse.
“We assure residents that these drugs will not be misappropriated. Every health worker must ensure they are used appropriately and responsibly,” Dr Simiyu said.
Wamalwa Kijana Teaching and Referral Hospital board members Father Mica Kibet and Teresa Metto welcomed the delivery, describing it as a turning point for healthcare in the region.
“With the new hospital board in place, we’ve already begun implementing strategies to address public concerns. So far, we’ve received no complaints,” said Father Kibet.
Metto called for unity within the health sector, urging striking nurses to embrace dialogue instead of confrontation.
“We appeal to our healthcare providers to come to the table. Dialogue is the only way to ensure smooth operations and continued service to our people,” she said.
