Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has
made significant upgrades aimed at enhancing patient care and service delivery.
Among the key advancements is the
establishment of six Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds and eight
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds, providing critical care for newborns
and young children.
The hospital has also introduced
a 14-bed renal unit to cater to the growing number of patients requiring
dialysis services.
Speaking during an inspection of
the ongoing developments, Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson reaffirmed his
administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services.
“There is an increasing demand
for our services, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we provide the
necessary facilities. I am here to assess the progress, and I am pleased with
what has been achieved,” he stated.
Sakaja emphasized that this
specialized facility will enhance dialysis treatment to needy patients
“Other major improvements include six modern operating theaters to enhance surgical services, an expanded Accident and Emergency Unit for better handling of critical cases, and a Smart Blood Bank to ensure life-saving transfusions are readily available,” Sakaja confirmed.
In addition, the hospital has
installed a state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine,
improving diagnostic capabilities for a wide range of medical conditions.
Suzanne Silantoi, Nairobi County
Executive for Health and Nutrition, highlighted the prioritization of maternal
and child healthcare, noting the launch of a new Mother and Child Health (MCH)
Clinic.
“The clinic will provide
essential services such as family planning, cancer screening, growth
monitoring, and nutrition support,” she explained.
To further enhance efficiency,
Mama Lucy Hospital has introduced a Customer Care Centre and a Telephone
Exchange Unit, improving communication between patients, families, and
healthcare providers, confirmed Chief Officer Health Facilities, Hibraheem
Otieno
"The hospital has also taken
steps towards environmental sustainability with the installation of a shredder
and a waste microwave sterilizer for better medical waste management,"
Otieno confirmed
Governor Sakaja reaffirmed that
these upgrades are part of a larger plan to improve healthcare services across
Nairobi.
He also affirmed ongoing efforts
to complete a new 400-bed wing at Mutuini County Hospital, further expanding
healthcare capacity in the county.
Serving thousands of residents in
Nairobi and beyond, the hospital has introduced cutting-edge medical facilities
and infrastructure improvements to address the growing demand for quality
healthcare.
