Nakuru County on Tuesday October 1, 2024 joined other counties in rolling out. This was carried out through a vibrant registration activation event at Langa Langa Sub County Hospital in Nakuru East. An occasion that was graced by key dignitaries, including Dr. Charles Kandie, the Acting Director for Quality Standards and Regulations at the Ministry […]
Nakuru-based Reproductive Health Champions Organization(RHCO) in partnership with other Sexual Reproductive Health Services Network in Nakuru on Saturday September 28 joined the World in marking Safe Abortion Day through a Cultural Dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights(SRHR). The event that brought on board elders from various communities among them Kikuyu, Luhya, Maasai, Kamba, Luo, Kisii […]
Nakuru County boasts in having an increase in access to reproductive healthcare services. According to statistics from County Health Department, there has been an increase from below 47 percent since inception of devolution to 79 percent currently. In a speech read on her behalf by Chief Officer Public participation, Citizen Engagement and Civic Education Gitau […]
Nakuru County has scooped 9 trophies in the USAID Tujenge Jamii Awards for best services in HIV Programs. The County has demonstrated outstanding leadership, winning nine out of the 13 categories ranked in the USAID Tujenge Jamii awards for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in HIV programs. According to the County Health Department, these accolades highlight […]
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has urged residents to register for Universal Health Coverage(UHC) that is to be rolled out by national government soon. This she made in a statement on Thursday September 19, after joining her colleague Governors, Ministry of Health officials and other key stakeholders at a consultative meeting chaired by President William Ruto […]
The County Health Management Team convened with an evaluation team from Deloitte. It should be noted that Deloitte is the implementing partner of the Tujenge Jamii program. This is an initiative that supports critical areas such as HIV, Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health, and Tuberculosis in Nakuru County. The meeting focused on assessing the […]
Sarambei-based Non-governmental Organization Dandelion Africa has reiterated commitment towards offering quality healthcare services to rural marginalized women and girls. This is enabled through the Dandelion Medical Centre established in 2019 at Sarambei village in Rongai Sub-county of Nakuru County. Since establishment, the facility that has ultra-modern maternity wing has been a blessing to marginalized women […]
The County Government of Nakuru through the Health Department is on a mission to address numerous gaps that have been there when it comes to matters Sexual Reproductive Health(SRH) and Family Planning(FP). Already the Department of Health has been implementing a project to address the gaps. The Project dubbed ‘The Challenge Initiative’ (TCI) is supported […]
There is need for more awareness on importance of breastfeeding for newborns. This was echoed as Nakuru County joined the world in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week under the theme ‘Closing the Gap, Breastfeeding for All’. During the event, it was revealed that the county government of Nakuru has stepped up to raise awareness on the […]
Patients with chronic illnesses in Nakuru County will be supported by the County Government. This is through their formation support groups. A promise that Governor Susan Kihika made to organize patients with chronic illnesses into support groups is now a reality. Already the County has operationalized 16 functional Primary Care Networks (PCNs), streamlining access to […]