Ziwa Sub-County Hospital has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully performing its first Caesarean section, ushering in a new era of maternal healthcare for residents of Uasin Gishu County.
The surgery, conducted by a skilled team of healthcare professionals, represents a major leap forward in the county’s strategy to enhance medical services at the sub-county level and ease the burden on referral hospitals.
Health officials hailed the achievement as a transformative development for maternal and child health in the region. They emphasized that expectant mothers in Ziwa and surrounding areas will no longer need to endure long and often risky journeys to Eldoret or other referral centers to access emergency obstetric care.
The medical team credited the County Government of Uasin Gishu, led by Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, for its sustained investment in health infrastructure, modern equipment, and staffing. These efforts have enabled Ziwa Sub-County Hospital to progressively broaden its scope of specialized medical services.
Residents and community leaders celebrated the news, describing it as a crucial intervention that will eliminate dangerous delays in accessing emergency maternal care and play a vital role in reducing maternal and infant deaths.The successful operation follows a recent assessment by Health Services County Executive Janet Kurgat and Clinical Services Chief Officer Ambrose Tarus, who evaluated the hospital’s theatre readiness and expressed full confidence in its surgical capabilities.
The achievement now places Ziwa Sub-County Hospital among the growing list of county health facilities offering surgical services, further reinforcing Uasin Gishu County’s commitment to bringing quality and affordable healthcare services closer to the wananchi.
