Hospital opens new mother and baby wing to expand services

St Luke's Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

"Maternal health is key in society and that's why we are expanding our service provision to address this section. We want to assure Kenyans that the hospital has enough modern machines and adequate doctors," said Mrs Lelei.

She said the facility has also lined up sensitisation programmes where medical experts will guide and counsel mothers on best ways of caring for their young ones and detect health challenges and solutions before and after delivery.

She urged Kenyans particularly those from Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Western Kenya regions to utilise medical services offered by the hospital.

"Our doors are open for any patient with medical challenges that can be handled both on outpatient and inpatient sections," she said.

Uasin Gishu County First Lady Salina Bii, who was chief guest, appreciated the hospital for its initiatives in health care provision.

Mrs Bii also thanked the hospital for the partnership. "The hospital is best known for its specialised orthopedic services and the specialised maternity care will enhance service provision in all fields," said Bii.