Empowering Hospital Management Committees for Improved Healthcare Governance
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
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Stepping Up the Fight Against TB
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
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Chuka Referral Hospital Welcomes New Interns
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
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Building a Healthier Future Through Strategic Planning
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
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Expanding Access to High-Quality Healthcare for our Community’s Young People
Chuka Level 5 Hospital is pleased to announce the commencement of the Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology Clinic which will be open every Wednesday starting tomorrow. This specialized clinic will provide dedicated care for children, adolescents, and young adults with endocrine disorders. These include conditions like Type 1 diabetes, thyroid issues, adrenal disorders, growth concerns, bone
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Tharaka Nithi County Partners with USAID to Strengthen HIV/TB Interventions
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
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Plans to Launch Telemedicine Underway
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
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