Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has inspected major upgrades at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, aimed at enhancing healthcare services for city residents. The hospital has introduced several new facilities, including a 14-bed renal unit to cater to the increasing number of patients requiring dialysis services.
Among the significant advancements is the addition of six Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds and eight Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds, ensuring critical care for newborns and young children. Speaking during the inspection, Governor Sakaja reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nairobi’s healthcare infrastructure.
“There is an increasing demand for our services, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we provide the necessary facilities. I am here to assess the progress, and I am pleased with what has been achieved,” Sakaja stated.
The governor emphasized that the newly established renal unit will provide life-saving dialysis treatment to needy patients. Additionally, the hospital has upgraded its surgical capabilities with six modern operating theaters and an expanded Accident and Emergency Unit to handle critical cases more efficiently.
To improve diagnostic services, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has installed a state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine. This will enhance medical evaluations and facilitate accurate diagnoses for various conditions. The introduction of a Smart Blood Bank further ensures that life-saving transfusions are readily available.
Suzanne Silantoi, Nairobi County Executive for Health and Nutrition, highlighted the county’s prioritization of maternal and child healthcare, unveiling a new Mother and Child Health (MCH) Clinic. “The clinic will provide essential services such as family planning, cancer screening, growth monitoring, and nutrition support,” she explained.
Enhancing efficiency in service delivery, the hospital has established a Customer Care Centre and a Telephone Exchange Unit, streamlining communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Chief Officer for Health Facilities, Hibraheem Otieno, also confirmed the hospital’s commitment to environmental sustainability with the installation of a shredder and a waste microwave sterilizer for effective medical waste management.
Governor Sakaja reiterated that these upgrades align with broader efforts to enhance healthcare services across Nairobi. He also noted ongoing projects such as the completion of a new 400-bed wing at Mutuini County Hospital, which will further expand healthcare capacity in the county.
With these infrastructural improvements, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is better equipped to serve thousands of Nairobi residents, ensuring quality and accessible healthcare services for all.
