[PHOTOS] Sakaja launches Nairobi's first public Eye Hospital

The Sh12.7 million Mama Lucy Eye Hospital is located at Umoja 2, Embakasi West.

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  • It has a 30-bed capacity, where patients can rest as well as be admitted during eye procedures.
  • The operating eye microscope cost Sh6.7 million, theatre items -Sh3 million, hospital furniture Sh1 million and civil works Sh2 million.
by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
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06 November 2023 - 16:51
Nairobi chief officer of health facilities, Geoffrey Mosiria and Nairobi Governor, Johnson Sakaja have a word with Mary Akwani at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi chief officer of health facilities, Geoffrey Mosiria and Nairobi Governor, Johnson Sakaja have a word with Mary Akwani at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi County on Monday marked a milestone as it officially launched its first public eye hospital.

The hospital which was launched by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will be a relief to city residents as most patients in low-resource settings in Nairobi are unable to afford specialised eye treatment or seek treatment when it is too late making it difficult to restore or save their sight.

The Sh12.7 million Mama Lucy Eye Hospital is located at  Umoja 2, Embakasi West.

Mama Lucy eye hospital head and consultant, Dr. Fatma Khalid, Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and other officials inspect the operating room during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023/
Mama Lucy eye hospital head and consultant, Dr. Fatma Khalid, Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and other officials inspect the operating room during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023/
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Green army workers and other county workers line up to meet Nairobi governor, Johnson Sakaja during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023
Green army workers and other county workers line up to meet Nairobi governor, Johnson Sakaja during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023
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CHEPs workers and green army workers line up to meet Nairobi governor, Johnson Sakaja during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023
CHEPs workers and green army workers line up to meet Nairobi governor, Johnson Sakaja during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023
Health, nutrition and wellness county executive, Suzanne Silantoi addresses during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023
Health, nutrition and wellness county executive, Suzanne Silantoi addresses during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023
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It has a 30-bed capacity, where patients can rest as well as be admitted during eye procedures.

Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital CEO, Dr. Alfred Wafula inspect a pharmacy during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023/LEAH MUKANGAI
Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital CEO, Dr. Alfred Wafula inspect a pharmacy during the launch of Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital, Nairobi on November 6, 2023/LEAH MUKANGAI
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts with a resident at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts with a resident at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts with patients at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts with patients at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts with patients at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts with patients at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts bonds with a child at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja interacts bonds with a child at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja doing an eye test to a patient at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja doing an eye test to a patient at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja among other leaders at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja among other leaders at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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A patient undergoing treatment at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
A patient undergoing treatment at Mama Lucy Kibaki eye hospital in Nairobi during its commissioning on November 6, 2023
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