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Uasin Gishu hospitals get Sh60m drugs ahead of December festivities

Governor Jonathan Bii said his administration is commitment to delivering quality healthcare

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by BY MATHEWS NDANYI

Rift-valley10 November 2025 - 10:00
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  • Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii said his administration was commitment to delivering quality healthcare after flagging off the first batch of medical supplies worth sh 28 million whch are being supplied to hospitals in the county’s six sub-counties.
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Governor Jonathan Bii flags off lorrries ferrying drugs to hospitals in Uasin Gishu on November 8, 2025./MATHEWS NDANYI

Governor Jonathan Bii flags off lorrries ferrying drugs to hospitals in Uasin Gishu on November 8, 2025./MATHEWS NDANYI




Uasin Gishu county is distributing drugs worth Sh60 million to hospitals in the region to ensure they are adequately stocked ahead of the December festivities season.

Governor Jonathan Bii said his administration is commitment to delivering quality healthcare after flagging off the first batch of medical supplies worth Sh28 million which are being supplied to hospitals in the six subcounties.

Speaking during the flag-off, Bii said the supplies would ensure all high-volume health facilities remain well-stocked. He said demand for medical services usually increases during the festive season hence the decision to ensure all the 138 county hospitals are well stocked.

The governor further announced that a second consignment worth Sh40 million is expected to arrive this week.

The consignments will be distributed to dispensaries and health centres across the county, extending the benefits of the initiative to grassroots.
Bii urged residents to remain vigilant and to make use of the county’s healthcare services, especially during the ongoing season of rites of passage.

“We urge our residents to promptly report any medical complications during this season of rites of passage. A dedicated response team has been established to provide timely care and prevent avoidable loss of life among our young people,” he added.

The governor underscored his administration’s proactive approach to strengthening the county’s healthcare delivery system, ensuring no facility runs short of essential medical supplies when residents need them most.

He said as the county braces for the holiday season, the timely distribution of medicines and equipment marks a significant step towards achieving accessible, reliable and quality healthcare for all.

County Executive Committee Member for Health Services Joseph Lagat said the county was focused on improving healthcare efficiency and ensuring essential medicines and commodities reach all service points.

“We are strengthening supply chains and monitoring systems to make sure every facility is equipped and no ward goes without essential drugs,” Lagat said.

Chief Officer for Promotive and Preventive Health Dr Paul Wangwe commended healthcare workers for their dedication and urged continued collaboration between the public and the health department to uphold the highest standards of care.

“The cooperation between our teams and the community remains key in sustaining effective healthcare delivery,” he said.

He said the distribution of medical supplies reflects Governor Bii’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access and preparedness as the county enters the festive season.

“We will ensure no patient is left unattended and every facility remains ready to serve throughout the festivities,” Dr Wangwe said.


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