Health officials lauded for their efforts congratulated on improved conditions for their work
In Embu County, Kenya, Deputy President Rigathi Kithure Kindiki recently hosted over 3,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and expressed his admiration for their role in promoting better healthcare.
Two years ago, the government and all 47 counties recruited more than 107,000 CHPs, equipped with basic medical supplies to diagnose diseases and care for patients across all counties. These dedicated individuals carry out daily visits to homes, testing for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, advising on diet, referring patients to hospitals, and following up to ensure those under medication stick to prescriptions.
Governor Cecily Mbarire echoed Kindiki's sentiments, praising CHPs as the true ambassadors of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Kindiki described them as the backbone of Kenya's health reforms and heroes of the SHA, crediting their door-to-door mobilisation for the significant increase in SHA registration. As of now, over 26 million Kenyans have registered, with projections to reach 30 million by December.
Kindiki also addressed the challenges facing sub-county hospitals and affirmed the government's commitment to addressing these issues. He mentioned the need for improvement in areas such as perfecting human resources, diagnosis equipment, and medicines in local facilities.
In addition to his support for the health sector, Kindiki outlined progress on projects in Embu County, including the construction of 12 markets, revived road projects, and expansion of last-mile electricity connections. Kindiki mentioned that government funding for electricity access in the county had risen from Sh576 million to Sh1.2 billion after lobbying by local leaders.
Kindiki's statement about being available at any time to support the development of Embu County was made in response to the county's leadership aligning MPs to support his agenda. He assured support for the development of Embu County and promised to align MPs in support of the county's agenda.
With the government's commitment to improving the terms of service for CHPs and addressing the challenges in the health sector, it is clear that these dedicated individuals will continue to play a crucial role in improving healthcare in Kenya.
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