Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has received refurbished and equipped wards following investments worth KSh 130 million from private sector partners and charitable organisations to improve specialised healthcare delivery.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the official launch and handover of the facilities under the Adopt-a-Ward Initiative, which brings together Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Prime Bank, the Nakumatt Molo Fire Victims Fund and Nest 360.
Co-operative Bank contributed KSh 100 million, including 96 orthopaedic beds, while the Nakumatt Molo Fire Victims Fund provided KSh 30 million, including 40 three-crank electric beds. The upgrades also feature the Nest 360 Newborn Unit project, 136 modern beds and 3D printing technology.
During a tour of the hospital, Duale observed the improved infrastructure and innovations aimed at strengthening KNH’s capacity to treat patients from Kenya and the wider region.
He urged more corporates, foundations and development partners to support healthcare priorities while adhering to Ministry standards. He also called on hospital management and implementing partners to ensure transparency, accountability and proper maintenance of the facilities.
The government is continuing renovations at KNH, including Levels Seven and Eight, as it expands Primary Care Networks across all 47 counties.
Duale said partnerships between government and the private sector remain essential to achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving patient outcomes.
The event was attended by senior Ministry of Health officials, KNH management and representatives of the participating organisations.
