The Nakuru County Assembly Majority leader Alex Lang’at has mobilized his friends from the United Kingdom (UK) to support and expand the health facilities in Rongai sub-county.
Speaking today at the Sumeek Dispensary in his Mosop ward, the MCA said the health facility has been a steadfast provider of outpatient services for decades, serving the community with dedication and care.
He commended the county government for the significant boost with the construction of a modern maternity wing, which has reduced the long-distance mothers have to travel to access health facilities.
While at the dispensary accompanied by his friends from the UK, Lang’at said he was making a personal initiative to further improve the facility and bring all the healthcare services closer to his people.
The County Executive Member for Health, Ms Roselyn Mungai lauded the collaborative efforts between the executive and legislative branches of the local government.
She said the department of health continues to prioritize engagement with healthcare professionals in order to address challenges faced by the frontline workers. And, efforts are underway to identify scalable best practices and devise solutions to common hurdles that impact service delivery.
She said since the beginning of the year they have embarked on visits to various health centres to create a platform for healthcare workers to share their perspectives and highlight areas in need of improvement.
“By soliciting feedback directly from those on the frontline, the department of health can better identify obstacles and implement targeted strategies to overcome them,’’ she said.
Ms Mungai said by fostering a culture of open communication and partnership, the county was working towards a healthcare system that is responsive, resilient, and focused on meeting the needs of the residents.
The Assembly Majority leader confirmed that the department of health has been the best performing in the county, and they have attracted a number of stakeholders who are willing to support them to greater heights.
Lang’at added that a number of counties have benchmarked their progress, and wananchi are excited by the devolution of health services, since they are no longer carrying patients on wheelbarrows as was the case in the past.
By Veronica Bosibori
