Garissa County has received a boost to its critical health care services following the delivery of essential medical equipment.
The machines were funded by the Global Fund and implemented through AMREF in partnership with Garissa County.
The delivery includes 10 patient monitors, seven oxygen analyzers and 146 oxygen flow meters.
The equipment wil strengthen the management of critically ill patients and improve the quality of emergency and inpatient care.
Mr. Mahat Sheikh Salah, the Chief Executive Officer of Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital said the new supplies will enhance monitoring of patients, ensure accurate oxygen delivery and support frontline health workers.
He said the supplies will save lives particularly in rural health facilities that previously faced shortages of critical care tools.
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama said he is fulfilling his 2022 manifesto of scaling county health systems to respond to emergencies, maternal and neonatal complications, and respiratory illnesses.
The Chief Executive Officer of the hospital commended the partnership that aims to improve access to better healthcare and drive community-led, people-centred health systems.
Mr. Salah noted that transforming the region’s health outcomes lies within empowered communities supported by strong health facilities.
He said the advances will enhance the quality of healthcare services and strengthen resilience in health facilities across the region.
