Health
Trans Nzoia Government has put in place plans to digitize services across all health facilities in the region. Speaking after holding a consultative meeting with USAID Ampath Uzima representatives at the county headquarters, Governor George Natembeya said digitization of health services across all health facilities is a priority area for his government.
He explained that once implemented, service delivery will be enhanced at facility level besides strengthening community healthcare systems. “We are soon launching a pilot programme of this initiative in Endebes Sub County with full optimism that once implemented will propel our county’s capacity towards self-reliance in the healthcare on the right path,” he said.
Hailing USAID Ampath Uzima for the enormous contribution the Organization has advanced to the health sector, Governor Natembeya said close working relationship with development partners is an essential component towards realization of the county’s development dreams more so in the health sector.
In Ampath’s last Financial Year, Governor Natembeya revealed that the County received close to Sh213 million from the entity to improve healthcare activities. Reproductive health, maternal and child healthcare got the biggest allocation of Sh137 million, Human Immune Virus (HIV) Program was allocated Sh64 million while Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) received Sh12 million.
In a discussion which prioritized aligning Ampath’s upcoming activities in the new financial year to the county government’s priority areas in the health sector, Governor Natembeya said the presence of Ampath in the region has been unmatched in the health sector.
“The efforts and commitment Ampath has put in to improve health services in our county are unmatched. Moving forward, we promise to continue nurturing such relations which are of great benefit to our people,” adding that the resources the Organization has set aside for continued support will help advance essential health services.
He however encouraged the Organization to consider increasing the funding for county-led activities which he said will ensure that health programs effectively meet the needs of our people.