Kidero unveils Mukuru maternity unit

Kidero unveils Mukuru maternity unit

Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero has unveiled a revamped maternity unit at the Mukuru Health Centre as part of the county’s efforts to improve health sector.

Speaking during the ceremony, Kidero said delivering better healthcare remains a priority for his government noting that the maternity unit project is part of the Ksh 20 million renovation of the entire Mukuru Health centre.

“Delivering proper healthcare remains a priority for the county government and that is why we are excited to broaden health care at Mukuru kwa Njenga Health Centre for Women and Children,” he said.

A section of Mukuru maternity unit
A section of Mukuru maternity unit

Currently the team of two clinical officers and 11 nurses at Mukuru Health centre is the only provider of maternity services at Mukuru slums in Imara Daima.

The newly renovated facility has a laboratory, antenatal, delivery and postnatal wards with state of the art equipment for new-born care and can accommodate babies, mothers and their partners.

The rooms are also equipped with the latest technology, mostly provided by UNICEF, to ensure best healthcare.

County Executive Committee Member for Health Dr Bernard Muia outlined the benefits of the facility saying family-centered model of care and has been proven to show improved clinical services for both the mother and new-born.

A section of Mukuru maternity unit
A section of Mukuru maternity unit

“This Ksh 20million project incorporates the latest concepts in patient-cantered care to help us improve our ability to provide the highest quality healthcare for our OBGynae patients and their new-borns,” he said.

Mukuru kwa Njenga Health Centre is the only medical centre in Mukuru area that offers maternity care and general health services.

Tags:

kidero EVANS KIDERO Mukuru kwa Njenga

Want to send us a story? Submit on Wananchi Reporting on the Citizen Digital App or Send an email to wananchi@royalmedia.co.ke or Send an SMS to 25170 or WhatsApp on 0743570000

Leave a Comment

Comments

No comments yet.

latest stories