Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok has launched the construction of new inpatient and maternity wings at three health facilities in the county, including Kapkoros Sub County Hospital, Silibwet Health Centre and Ndanai Sub County Hospital. The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of these facilities was attended by local leaders, healthcare professionals and community members.…
Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok toured Ndanai/Abosi ward in Sotik Sub County to implement a number of development projects. The tour kicked off at Ndanai Sub County Hospital where the county boss initiated projects aimed at expanding the hospital. The Governor initiated the construction of a ward in the facility and also delivered a…
Earlier today, the Department of Health and Medical Services had a meeting with its partner Nitibu Network Africa graced by the Chief Officer Health services Mr Felix Lang’at and the County Director Health Services Dr Ronald Kibet to finalize on the preparation for the upcoming medical Camp set to take place at Koiwa Sub county…
Bomet County joined the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day at Mogogosiek Baraza Park in Konoin Subcounty, marking the 35th anniversary since the world united to dedicate this significant occasion to raise awareness and affirmative action on HIV and AIDS globally. The theme of this year’s AIDS Day is “Let Communities Lead,”…
Bomet County joined the rest of the world in observing World Premature Day, rallying under the theme “small action, big impact—skin-to-skin care for premature babies”. The celebrations held at Longisa County Referral Hospital were presided over by Bomet County Governor, Prof. Hillary Barchok. Governor Barchok emphasized the importance of the world premature day, which has…
Bomet County joined the rest of the world in marking the World Diabetes Day, which is celebrated annually on November 14, an event led by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation. The theme of this year’s ‘WDD’ is “Know Your Risk, Know Your Response.” This is aimed at raising awareness about prevention,…
Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok paid a courtesy visit to Longisa Medical Training College in Longisa Ward, Bomet East Constituency, earlier today. Governor Barchok visited the institution to officially welcome 100 newly admitted nursing students following the reinstatement of the course in the institution. Speaking during the function, Prof. Barchok stated that his administration…
The Senate committee on health chaired by Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago, paid a courtesy visit to Longisa County Referral Hospital to assess the provision of medical services in the facility. The committee was taken through the various units of the facility by the CECM for health Dr. Joseph Sitonik, the medical superintendent Dr. Andrew…
The Longisa County Referral Hospital has embraced modern technology that enables medics in the facility engage specialists around the world in managing complex medical situations, virtually. Virtual hub-and-spoke models such as the Radiology Operations Command Center are a case in point, offering staff in geographically dispersed locations remote assistance from a central team of highly…
Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has today launched an Oncology unit in Longisa County Referral Hospital which will offer Chemotherapy to Cancer patients in Bomet County and the entire South Rift region. Speaking during the launch, the CS observed that the milestone will ease the burden of Cancer patients having to travel to Nairobi or…