The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, today toured the newly refurbished Kakamega Out-Patient Department and affirmed NCCK’s commitment to transform lives across the nation. At least Ksh.9 million was used to renovate and equip the clinic, that has 9 staff and serves patients for 12 hours daily.
Speaking during the tour of the facility run by the Council, Canon Karanja challenged staff at the clinic to set the standards in the medical industry. He added that Kakamega clinic was a maiden operation for the Council’s grand plan for social investment in the medical field, through which it will offer quality and affordable medi-care under the Jumuia Hospitals chain. “You should set the standards and treat people with dignity bearing in mind that they do not have a lot of money,” said Canon Karanja who commended the clinic’s staff for their ingenuity. He assured them of his support and regular visits aimed at addressing any emerging challenges that could hamper their work.
Canon Karanja was accompanied by his deputy Dr. Nelson Makanda , Programs Director Susie Ibutu, Jumuia Hospitals’ Medical Administrator Dr. Subbiah Rajan, Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi Administrator Margaret Mlamba.
While echoing the General Secretary’s sentiments, Dr Makanda reminded the staff of the task ahead, saying they were the face of Jumuia Hospitals. “You are the face of Jumuia Hospitals and the history you are building will not be deleted. Carry the lessons and experiences that will form best practices,” he said.
The clinic’s Executive Administrator Martin Wekesa expressed the staff’s commitment to growing the clinic in line with NCCK’s vision and mission. “Its an honour for the G.S to come and visit. We thank you for new knowledge and assure you that you have good disciples here. This place is going forward and we shall grow with it,” said Wekesa.
Others who spoke included Noel Malenya (receptionist) Antilas Otipi (Lab Technician) and Eliud Wekulo (Pharmacist). Otipi thanked Canon Karanja for equipping the laboratory with state of the art facility, with Malinya revealing that the clinic had greatly helped the community in Kakamega.
Services offered include digital x ray with decom technology, echo-enabled ultra sound with colored dobbler study, culture study all ranges courtesy of a super-specialty medical lab, maternal child healthcare services, consultant consultation in dermatology, pediatric and routine electro- cardiogram. The clinic’s pharmacy is fully stocked with original drugs. Canon Karanja and his team later visited Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi which is set to undergo a major renovations soon. The hospital will become the premier facility under Jumuia Hospitals franchise.
