Bungoma to boost maternal health after Sh75 million ultrasound devices donation
Lusaka stressed the impact the devices will have in diagnosing complications faster, enhancing maternal health monitoring, and responding to emergencies with precision.
Bungoma County has received a transformative donation of 150 Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) devices valued at Ksh 75 million from AMPATH Population Health, which will help improve maternal and emergency healthcare.
The devices will help in diagnosing of breast cancer, cardiac problems and monitoring of maternal and neonatal wellbeing.
Speaking during the official handover ceremony at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital (BCRH) grounds, Governor Kenneth Lusaka hailed the initiative as a “life-saving” milestone for the county.
He emphasised the impact the devices will have in diagnosing complications faster, enhancing maternal health monitoring, and responding to emergencies with precision.
“These 150 POCUS devices symbolise the growing heartbeat of healthcare transformation in Bungoma. From breast cancer screening to obstetric care and cardiac emergencies, POCUS is taking us from guesswork to precision, from delay to dignity,” said Governor Lusaka.
The governor also lauded the training of over 600 healthcare workers in preparation for the rollout, calling on them especially those in rural areas to use the devices to their full potential to save lives.
He hailed AMPATH for its continued partnership with the county, with Lusaka describing the organization as “not just a partner, but family.” He also acknowledged the support of Moi University and the College of Health Sciences for their academic and technical backing.
Governor Lusaka reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the proper use and maintenance of the equipment through supportive policies and ongoing collaboration.
“This is not just about machines, it is about transforming lives. Bungoma is moving from potential to progress,” he concluded.
Prof Robert Tenge, the Principal of the College of Health Sciences at Moi University, lauded the partnership between the university and the County adding that the equipment will go a long way in saving ailing residents.
“We have donated 148 devices with one of it going at Ksh 500, 000, this is a great milestone which will see the sickness in our people detected at the earliest stages possible,” he said.
Present were the County Secretary William Nasong’o, Health and Sanitation County Executive Committee Member Carolyne Makali, Chief Officer Dr Magrina Mayama and BCRH Medical Superintendent Dr Simon Kisaka, among other key stakeholders.
