Bomet County has mounted an exceptional response with support of its partners and the National Government in combating communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS. We have been able to consistently record decreasing HIV prevalence rates in Bomet County culminating in the current lowest of 1.9% (Kenya HIV estimates 2018) compared to the National target of 4.8%.…
The ambulance service is a critical essential service which is in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which stipulates that everyone has a right to highest attainable, accessible and affordable standard of health. The department records at least 300 patients referrals, destined to various health facilities per month. The department floated through open tender…
The Medical Products, Vaccines and Technologies are one of the building blocks for strengthening the health systems. Procurement and distribution of medicines to county hospitals, dispensaries and health centres is among the devolved functions. In October last year, the County Government of Bomet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority…
The County Department of Medical Services and Public Health, in collaboration with The Ministry of Health, has established a chemotherapy unit at Longisa County Referral hospital. The hospital was selected because of the on-going activities on cancer screening and palliative care services. The county has expanded the range of services offered in the unit by…