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GOVERNOR MUTULA RECEIVES KSH 15M NEONATAL ICU EQUIPMENT FROM ENI KENYA.

On Friday, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr received a donation of advanced neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipment valued at Sh15 million from Eni Kenya for the Mother and Child Hospital in Wote.

The donation includes neonatal incubators, baby cots, suction machines, infusion pumps, LED phototherapy units, a drug resuscitation trolley, digital hygrometers, vital sign monitors, and defibrillators, among other essential equipment.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr emphasized that this milestone is set to significantly impact neonatal care by increasing survival rates and improving referral processes, ultimately reducing infant mortality rates.

Additionally, the governor signed a cooperation agreement with Eni Kenya Managing Director Enrico Tavolini to provide specialized blood storage equipment at the Referral Hospital, facility equipping & refurbishments, improvements in water & sanitation, hygiene accessibility and a grassroots awareness campaign to promote healthy behaviors at the household level.

1,500 PUPILS IN MAKUENI BENEFIT FROM DIGNITY PACKS.

Atleast 1,500 school going children from 15 schools in Makueni have been assured of uninterrupted learnig after receiving dignity packs during the Menstrual Hygiene Day on Tuesday.

The dignity packs targeting mostly teenage girls are meant to ensure no child misses school because of a biological condition. Those in marginalized areas, opharns, Children with chronically ill parents and children with a traumatic past will be given priority.

County First Lady Anita Mutula presided over the event at Kiongwani Primary School. The program is spearheaded by the Department of Health Services in conjuction with that of Gender, Children, Youth and Social Services.

MAKUENI’S TRIUMPH OVER FISTULA

287 women and girls in Makueni are celebrating this year’s International Day to End Fistula with renewed energy and hope after successful corrective surgeries.

Mary Cosmus, who had endured this condition for 48 years, is one such woman. She was born with the condition and had endured a life of ridicule, neglect, and solitude, as no one wanted to associate with her.

The surgeries, conducted at the Mother and Child Hospital in Wote, are part of a joint campaign by the Makueni County Government and Jhpiego to end this preventable condition.

County First Lady Anita Mutula, who led Makueni residents in marking this day, reaffirmed her commitment to raise awareness about fistula and advocate for better reproductive, maternal, and child health to prevent incidences of fistula.

Acting County Executive Committee Member for Health Services Elizabeth Muli said 73 more cases are lined up for surgery while appreciating the tremendous support of partners towards this cause.

SUCCESSFUL SURGERIES BRING RELIEF TO WOMEN SUFFERING FROM FISTULA IN MAKUENI.

Successful Surgeries Bring Relief to Women Suffering from Fistula in Makueni

At least 11 women suffering from fistula-related complications breathed a sigh of relief following successful surgeries yesterday at the Mother and Child Hospital. Additional surgeries are planned for today.

Dr. Doris Mbithi, the fistula surgeon in Makueni, stated that the hospital has admitted 50 women awaiting surgery. So far, they have screened at least 148 women and are encouraging more to come forward for screening.

The county government has partnered with Jhpiego to address and reduce the prevalence of fistula among Makueni residents. The Department of Health is also offering free fistula screenings from May 17, 2024, to May 24, 2024.

Makueni is set to host the National and International Day of Ending Fistula on May 23, 2024.

MAKUENI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES COLLABORATES WITH NHIF TO ENHANCE REVENUE COLLECTION.

[WOTE] May 14,2024

Makueni Department of Health Services Collaborates with NHIF to Enhance Revenue Collection

In a move to enhance own source revenue in Makueni County, the Department of Health Services, led by Ag. CECM Ms. Elizabeth Muli, held a consultative meeting on Tuesday with NHIF Wote Branch, headed by Branch Manager Mr. David Kimanzi.

Key initiatives discussed included:

– Ensuring all hospitals are able to register NHIF patients across 24-hours in all hospitals.

– Collaborating with NHIF to correctly classify all hospitals to their operational levels (Level 4 and Level 5)

– Ensuring timely claims processing through weekly submissions by all facilities.

The Department of Health Services expressed appreciation for NHIF’s support, while NHIF reiterated its commitment to efficient claims processing despite high workloads.

GOVERNOR MUTULA HOSTS JHPIEGO FOR JOINT EVALUATION OF MATERNAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday hosted a high powered delegation from Jhpiego, led by Dr. Eva Lathrop, Senior Director of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Adolescent Healthcare (RMNCAH), to discuss Jhpiego’s maternal health initiatives in the county.

Jhpiego supports Makueni in Accelerating Measurable Progress and leveraging Investments for Postpartum Hemorrhage Impact (AMPLI -PPHI), Obstetric Safe Surgery/Proximie(OSS), Networks of Care (ARC), Accelerating Post-pregnancy Family planning into Primary health care in Kenya (APIP) and Obstetric Fistula (OF).

The maternal initiatives have so far increased uptake of post pregnancy family planning, reduced facility based maternal mortalities as well as improved skills of health care providers in managing maternal and newborn services and strengthen referral and collaboration between facilities.

The delegation will spend two days visiting Mother and child hospital in Wote, Kibwezi and Makindu Sub county hospitals to evaluate program effectiveness.

MAKUENI HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENGAGES PARTNERS FOR ENHANCED HEALTHCARE.

Makueni Health Services Department Engages Partners for Enhanced Healthcare.

Makueni’s health services docket has introduced a collaborative work plan involving 90 partners to streamline healthcare and prevent duplication in a meeting at Kusyombuguo hotel in Wote on Monday.

Acting County ExecutiveCommittee Member Elizabeth Muli outlined key focus areas such as automating commodity management, eradicating rabies, and establishing modern healthcare facilities among others.

Muli reiterated the county’s dedication to improving primary healthcare access and addressing various health challenges.She observed that the department has a responsibility to order medical supplies in time and avoid stock out.

She rallied healthcare workers in the county to actively contribute to improving the lives of residents,emphasizing the tangible impact required for achieving universal health coverage.

Damaris Kavoi, County Executive Committee Member for Finance, emphasized financial prudence and pledged support towards sustainable healthcare funding.

Among those in attendance were Chief officer health services Dr.Stephen Ndolo,CEO Martha Munyao of Makueni County Referral Hospital and Acting Director of Health Services Dr. Stephen Mwatha, among others.

GOVERNOR MUTULA CONDOLES WITH FAMILIES OF MUATINENI DROWNING ACCIDENT

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr on Monday condoled with families who lost their loved ones through drowning while attempting to cross Muatineni River aboard a truck.

At Sultan Hamud Sub-county Hospital where he met the bereaved families, Governor Mutula said the accident was a tragedy that could have been avoided if the bridge was constructed to standard, and if people were patient to allow the water level to subside.

As of Monday, 9 am, 14 people had been rescued, 10 bodies recovered while four people were still missing. Search for the missing persons is still ongoing downstream led by a multi-agency team of emergency officers.

The County government has waived postmortem fees for the dead and will also support the families purchase coffins so as to lessen the financial burden associated with burial.

Governor Mutula said the county government will train more local volunteers on safety and rescue so as to avert any further loss of life in such eventualities.

UPDATE ON MUATINENI RIVER DISASTER AS AT 27TH APRIL 2024

Following the Disaster at River Muatineni in Sultan Hamud, the following is an update of the rescue and recovery mission by the County, National Government and Redcross Multi-agency team.

1. Persons rescued: 14

2. Bodies recovered: 8

3. Persons reported missing: 8

A command post and tracing center established at Sultan Hamud Hospital.

Call 0715 486141 incase you find a missing person or any other emergency