Governor Inaugurates St John’s Mission Hospital in Sirende, Promises Enhanced Healthcare for Trans Nzoia County

Governor George Natembeya inaugurated the St John’s Mission Hospital in Sirende today, accompanied by Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. The governor expressed his enthusiasm for the newly constructed facility, worth sh140 million, which was funded by the Catholic Church. He said the hospital will significantly enhance healthcare standards in the county.

Governor Natembeya affirmed his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the hospital’s management to ensure that the residents of Trans Nzoia county have access to high-quality healthcare.
He highlighted various initiatives that have already been implemented, such as the construction of the Tom Mboya Mother and Child Hospital and the installation of a state-of-the-art theater at the Cherangany Sub County Hospital.

Additionally, he emphasized the importance of equipping all health centers in the county with an ample supply of medicine and other necessary resources, thereby ensuring convenient access to quality services.
Furthermore, the governor pledged to strengthen the health sector by employing an adequate number of medical officers and increasing the healthcare budget allocation.

During a mass service held at St John’s Sirende Girls School to bless and consecrate the hospital, Governor Natembeya praised the Catholic Church for its ongoing efforts in providing healthcare to communities through its health facilities nationwide.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting all healthcare providers, particularly faith-based organizations, in their mission to deliver quality medical care.

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha acknowledged the Catholic Church’s collaborative efforts with the Ministry of Health in providing healthcare services.

She urged the governor to ensure the passage of the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF), stressing the importance of using the funds collected at healthcare facilities for procuring medication and non-pharmaceutical supplies.
In a bid to enhance healthcare delivery in the community, the Health Cabinet Secretary disclosed that health promoters would soon receive remuneration. She emphasized the crucial role they play in promoting healthcare within the community, lamenting the neglect they have faced thus far.

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang called upon Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha to advocate for the equipment necessary for the Trans Nzoia County Teaching and Referral Hospital (TTRH).
He believed that this move would alleviate the suffering of residents who currently have to travel to Eldoret to seek medical services.
Dr. David Kariuki, representing the Dentist Board, commended the Catholic Church for upgrading the hospital from a level 3 facility to a level 4 facility.

He praised the increased bed capacity of 60 and the establishment of a modern theater, foreseeing a significant improvement in healthcare service delivery.

Following the upgrade in infrastructure and equipment, the Dentist Board awarded the hospital a certificate confirming its new status.

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha presented the certificate to Governor Natembeya, who, in turn, handed it over to the hospital’s management.

The event, presided over by Rt Ref Henry Juma Odonya, was attended by various community leaders and politicians, including MCA Alfred Weswa, MCA Matisi Obed Mahanga, MCA Bidii James Mwangi, and MCA Suwerwa Edwin Koech.