County Recieves 542 Community Health Promoter Kits For Effective Healthcare
The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Wednesday received 542 community health promoter kits, which will be used to realize implementation of effective healthcare practices within the county.
The recently flagged off kits by President William Ruto will consist of various essential items that will aid community health promoters in their duties that include;first aid kit, which is crucial in providing immediate medical assistance during emergencies. This will ensure that the health promoters are equipped to handle any unforeseen situations that may arise in their communities.
The kits contain weighing scales for both adults and children which will enable the health promoters to monitor the weight of individuals within their communities, which is an important indicator of overall health.
While receiving the equipments at the County headquarters Health Services County Executive Committee Member Dr Sam Kotut said that among the vital items in the kits is the glucometer, which measures blood glucose levels.
“This will enable the health promoters to screen for diabetes and provide guidance on managing the condition and blood pressure machine included in the kits which will help in monitoring and managing hypertension,”says Dr Kotut.
Chief Officer for Promotive and Preventive Health Dr Joyce Sang noted that to ensure the safety and hygiene of the community health promoters, the kits also include essential items such as elastoplast for wound care and a sharps disposal container which will prevent the spread of infections within the community.
On his part,Chief Officer for Clinical Services Dr Paul Wangwe said that for accountability and transparency, the kits feature a tablet dispensing box or pillbox, which will assist the health promoters in organizing and dispensing medication effectively.
The inclusion of national and county flags in the kits reflects the importance of primary health care services and community health promotion within the larger context of national and county healthcare initiatives.
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