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The government has announced the competition of Mama Rachel Ruto Specialist Hospital-Mutuini in Dagoretti South.
The government has announced the competition of Mama Rachel Ruto Specialist Hospital-Mutuini in Dagoretti South.
In a statement on Monday, August 31, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the hospital has been transformed into a 400-bed Level 5 referral facility, up from its previous capacity of 40 beds.
PS Omollo noted that the facility is currently being equipped with critical systems including dialysis units and CT scanners.
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According to the Interior PS, the completion of the hospital reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“A key example is the now-complete Mama Rachel Ruto Specialist Hospital–Mutuini in Dagoretti South, which has been transformed into a 400-bed Level 5 referral facility, up from 40 beds, and is currently undergoing equipping with critical systems including CT scanners, dialysis units and modern theatre equipment,” read the statement.
PS Omollo also said the facility aligns with the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) framework, which seeks to accelerate progress in reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
He mentioned that the facility is expected to ease pressure on major referral hospitals as it will offer specialized maternity and newborn services.
“With specialized maternity and newborn services, intensive and high-dependency care, renal services, advanced diagnostics and neonatal support, including human milk banks, the facility will expand access to specialized care while helping ease pressure on major referral hospitals,” PS Omollo said.
In an update, the Interior PS said the project replaced an ageing and inadequate maternity unit that had long struggled with overcrowding and limited facilities.
“The modern ward provides a safe, well-equipped and dignified environment for mothers and their newborns, strengthening efforts to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths while improving access to quality primary healthcare,” PS Omollo said.
