The CECM for Public Health, Medical Services, and ICT, Dr. Gichuyia Nthuraku officially launched a three-day induction program for the Hospital Management Committees (HMCs) across the County. The program, which is aimed at empowering the HMCs to play a pivotal role in ensuring effective governance, transparency, and accountability within our health facilities, will enrich their

The County Department of Public Health, Medical Services, and ICT participated in an entry meeting convened by the Center for Health Solutions (CHS) to discuss the USAID-Kenya TB Program Support over the next five years. The meeting outlined strategies to eradicate tuberculosis in Kenya by 2030, including capacity building for healthcare workers and the adoption

Chuka Referral Hospital has received over 20 medical interns, including Medical Officers and Nurses, who will be serving in the county for the next 52 weeks. This addition significantly enhances our capacity to provide timely and efficient medical care to residents, ensuring that more people receive the attention they need, faster. #LeavingNoOneBehind

Proper planning is the cornerstone of progress, laying the foundation for a future where every resident can access quality healthcare and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. The Department of Health Services, Sanitation & ICT, led by CECM Gichuiya Nthuraku held a validation exercise for the County Health Sector Strategic Plan 2024-2028. This plan aims

Tharaka Nithi County residents are set to benefit from enhanced HIV/TB interventions following a significant partnership between the County Department of Health and USAID Jamii Tekelezi. CECM Dr. Gichuiya Nthuraku led the County Health Department in signing a co-created work plan that will guide the implementation of HIV/TB activities for the next year, marking a

Telemedicine significantly enhances access to universal healthcare by enabling remote consultations with physicians, thus eliminating the need for long and costly travel and bridging the healthcare gap between urban and rural populations. The Department of Public Health, Medical Services and ICT held productive discussions with representatives from 19Labs, California, and DTT Technologies Africa on launching