HEALTH EXECUTIVE PAYS IMPROMPTU VISIT TO COUNTY HOSPITALS, RE-EMPHASIZES PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The CEC member for Health and Sanitation Ruth Koech has expressed determination towards the provision of quality health care services to the citizenry.
The health executive said this when she paid an unscheduled visit to health facilities in Chesumei and Mosop Sub Counties to check on ongoing works and service delivery.
While inspecting the ongoing construction works, the CEC emphasized the need for standards, maintaining that the remodelling of Mosoriot Sub County hospital is carried out according to specification and in record time.
Speaking at Kabiyet Sub County Hospital, the CEC member said revitalizing Primary Health Care is central and key to Governor Sang’s healthcare agenda and the Department of Health’s effort to reposition PHCs to deliver quality healthcare service irrespective of location adding that this is the first step in improving citizens quality of life and economic productivity.
At the ongoing construction site at Chepterwai Hospital, the CEC described the project as desirable.
She said, the contractor handling the project have promised to deliver the project on time while equipment would be provided thereafter.
She stated that the passion, commitment, and investment in the health sector by Governor Sang’s administration is driving improvements in patient safety and quality of care in public healthcare facilities, as well as seeking to foster increased private sector participation in healthcare.