Uasin Gishu health executive Janet Kurgat at her office in Eldoret
The Uasin Gishu government is set to receive
medical equipment worth Sh53 million from the Academic Model
Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) under a new partnership aimed at
strengthening healthcare services.
County executive for health Janet Kurgat said an agreement with AMPATH will be formalised this week in Eldoret for the handover of the medical assets.
Kurgat described the collaboration as a long-standing partnership that has significantly transformed healthcare delivery.
AMPATH is an academic health partnership that builds sustainable healthcare systems in Kenya, particularly in the western region.
It began in 1989 as a collaboration between Moi University School of Medicine and Indiana University School of Medicine to train doctors before expanding in 2001 into one of Africa's largest HIV care programmes.
"Our partnership with AMPATH will further help equip and modernise health services at county hospitals for the benefit of Uasin Gishu residents," Kurgat said.
She commended AMPATH for its continued investment in the county's health sector and reaffirmed the county government's commitment to deepening the partnership.
"Our relationship with AMPATH has grown into a strong and enduring partnership. We appreciate their unwavering support and remain committed to working together to strengthen healthcare services and improve the well-being of our residents," she said.
Chief officer for clinical services Ambrose Tarus said the county will leverage AMPATH's expertise through innovation, research and modern healthcare approaches.
"We are with AMPATH for posterity. This partnership continues to open opportunities for innovation, capacity building and improved health outcomes for our people," Tarus said.
Chairperson of the handover committee Laban Kiplagat said the transfer of assets marked another milestone in the partnership between AMPATH and the county government.
He said the equipment will strengthen service delivery across county health facilities and improve access to quality healthcare for residents.
Kiplagat expressed optimism that the handover will cement the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions and support delivery of quality, accessible and sustainable healthcare.
