Kisumu the true reflection of development agenda – CS Kagwe

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has praised Kisumu for its comprehensive Covid-19 preparedness. Addressing the Nation from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital today, Mr Kagwe said that besides Covid case management preparedness, Kisumu was operating a successful fully digitized Covid-19 Response Call Centre, which he described as the only one of its kind in
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Stepping Up Covid -19 Mitigation Measures in the Informal Settlements

Governor Nyong’o warned the County residents against complacency in adherence to mitigation measures in place toward the fight against Covid – 19 pandemic. Currently, the responsibility of the management of Covid-19 has been shouldered on communities following the opening of the country after 3-months cessation on COVID -19 prone areas. “You cannot defy death when
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Kisumu Health CEC Member Sworn In

Prof. Boaz Otieno Nyunya the in coming CEC Member for health and sanitation taking oath of office Kisumu finally has a substantive Cabinet Committee Member for Health and Sanitation following the swearing in of Prof. Boaz Otieno Nyunya earlier today. Prof. Nyunya who previously served as the Associate Director of Programs, Western Kenya at the
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900 Hand-washing Units to Boost the Fight Against COVID-19

  The County department of health in collaboration with UNICEF and other implementing partners today launched a campaign initiative to step up the efforts to stop the spread of Coronavirus in Kisumu. Led by the County director for health and sanitation, Mr. Fred Oluoch, the department released 900 hand-washing units of  20 litres capacity, supported
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Anti-Teenage Pregnancy Campaign To Be Rolled In Kisumu

Mama Ida Odinga Trust is seeking out partnerships with County Governments’ nationally to roll out a three-month campaign to address rising teenage pregnancies and child marriages. Dubbed Linda Kesho, the program aims to halt new cases and stir up a national debate on the prevalence. Kisumu is one of the four counties involved in the
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SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ISOLATION UNIT BEDS COMPLETE WITH MATTRESSES:CGK/RT/H&S/COVID-19/2020-2021/001

The County now invites sealed bids from established and eligible vendors to bid for the SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ISOLATION UNIT BEDS COMPLETE WITH MATRESSES to be used with the application. Click the link below to download the Tender Document and Advert ADVERT BED -MATRESSES SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OF BEDS AND MATRESSES TENDER NO. CGK/RT/H&S/COVID-19/2020-2021/001
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4 More Moving Hospitals for Kisumu Residents

In response to an increased emphasis on quality and effectiveness of healthcare,Kisumu governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’ today handed over 4 ambulances to boost prehospital care and ambulatory services in the county. The move shows that health services in Kisumu can be accessed even outside the traditional hospital. The ambulances will be essential to health service
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Leading By Example

Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili has been tested for COVID-19 as part of new protocols to manage infections in the county. Under a directive issued last week by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, all county staff will be tested for COVID-19. The same will be applied to the County Assembly as well rotational fumigation of county offices.
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Kisumu Readies 3 Hospitals with a Total of 300 Isolation Beds

In compliance with the Presidential directive for 300 bed capacity isolation center, the county government of Kisumu has identified three facilities including Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Kisumu County referral hospital and Lumumba hospital to meet the required capacity for isolation measures. In all, the County health department has set aside 279
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