The County Government of Kiambu is exploring a partnership with the Government of South Korea to equip and digitize over 30 newly constructed health facilities, as part of a broader plan to strengthen the county’s healthcare system.
Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who held a meeting with the Korean Ambassador to Kenya, Kang Hyungshik, said the initiative will see the installation of modern medical equipment in six major level four hospitals, including Lari, Bibirioni, Thogoto, Karuri, Juja, and Wangige.
Additionally, 26 level three hospitals across the county are also set to benefit from the project.The 30 hospitals were built over the past two years at a cost of KSh 4 billion, but most are yet to be fully operational due to lack of essential medical equipment and technology infrastructure.“With the rising number of patients seeking health services in our public hospitals, the demand has outgrown the existing capacity.
Equipping these new hospitals will go a long way in ensuring timely and quality service delivery,” said Governor Wamatangi. He added that the partnership with Korea will not only help in equipping the facilities but also in digitizing operations, a move expected to streamline healthcare service delivery and improve patient record management.
Ambassador Hyungshik welcomed the proposal and expressed South Korea’s interest in supporting Kenya’s healthcare goals through technology transfer and infrastructure development.
The talks mark a significant step in addressing the challenges facing county health systems and highlight the importance of international partnerships in improving public service delivery.
